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unfulfilled

/ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/
un · ful · filled

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• adjective

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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