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Definition of unfulfilled
unfulfilled
/ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/
un · ful · filled
unfulfilled Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
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1
Not carried out, brought to completion, or realized, as of a promise, duty, desire, or potential.
Example
"The artist died young, leaving many of his most ambitious creative visions unfulfilled."
2
Feeling dissatisfied or unhappy because one's abilities, desires, or ambitions are not being fully used or satisfied.
Example
"After years in a repetitive administrative role, she felt professionally unfulfilled and decided to pursue a degree in architecture."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the prefix 'un-' (not) attached to the past participle of 'fulfill', which derives from Old English 'fullfyllan' (to fill up, complete, or satisfy).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unfulfilled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unfulfilled