unfulfilled

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/
US: /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/

  1. Not achieved or completed; a desire or promise not realized.

    1. His dreams of becoming a pilot remained unfulfilled for many years.
    2. Many feel unfulfilled in their current jobs and seek different opportunities.

  2. Relating to something not satisfied or brought to completion, often referring to hopes or ambitions.

    1. The project was abandoned, leaving several contracts unfulfilled.
    2. She had an unfulfilled ambition to travel the world before settling down.

Synonyms

unsatisfied incomplete unrealized disappointed

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unfulfilled" in English means: Not achieved or completed; a desire or promise not realized., Relating to something not satisfied or brought to completion, often referring to hopes or ambitions..

The phonetic transcription of "unfulfilled" is /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/ in British English and /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unfulfilled": unsatisfied, incomplete, unrealized, disappointed.

Example usage of "unfulfilled": "His dreams of becoming a pilot remained unfulfilled for many years.". More examples on the page.