unfilled

adjective

un·​filled ˌən-ˈfild How to pronounce unfilled (audio)
Synonyms of unfillednext
: not filled
an unfilled bottle
unfilled spaces
a vacancy left unfilled
an unfilled order

Examples of unfilled in a Sentence

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Since October of last year, the agency has lost more than 1,500 agents, and these unfilled positions have severely hindered operational capacity at a critical moment. La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 In total, the district is eliminating the 856 positions, most of which are already unfilled. Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 The state currently has about 2,600 authorized but unfilled positions, Nuccio said. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026 How many long-vacant positions are there, and has there been any negative effects from them being unfilled? Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfilled

Word History

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfilled was in 1584

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“Unfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfilled. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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