unfilled

adjective

un·​filled ˌən-ˈfild 

: not filled

an unfilled bottle

unfilled spaces

a vacancy left unfilled

an unfilled order

Examples of unfilled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the start of the year, the Navy had about 20,000 unfilled posts across the fleet. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

The remaining 186 million pounds represent unfilled market demand that utilities must secure through new contracts. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Also unfilled is the job of assistant health secretary for preparedness and response. — CBS News, 30 July 2026

The interior ministry, which is responsible for emergency planning and oversees the police force, currently has at least 30,000 unfilled positions. — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unfilled

• redistilled
• semiskilled
• unfulfilled
• backfilled
• distilled
• fulfilled
• infilled
• instilled
• rebuild
• refilled
• unskilled
• untilled