unfulfilled
adjective
un·ful·filled
ˌən-fu̇(l)-ˈfild 
also -fə(l)-
: not fulfilled:
a
: not filled : unsatisfied, unmet
… vital unfulfilled needs of the nation …—
Harry Truman
Harry Truman
b
: not carried out : not accomplished or finished
unfulfilled goals
unfulfilled shipments
c
: not converted into reality
an unfulfilled promise
d
: not having reached a point of satisfaction or happiness
… a family that includes a supportive yet equally unfulfilled wife …—Matt Roush
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In that time, borrowers have seen policy changes, inaccurate payment information, and unfulfilled promises of loan forgiveness.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Although the rollout of the driverless cabs was limited, and comes as Tesla has faced years of safety issues and unfulfilled promises in its full self-driving initiatives, the company added $85 billion to its market cap.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Those unfulfilled promises, combined with growing negative sentiment toward immigration enforcement, may give them an edge during next year’s midterms, Santiago said.
—Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Tim's story, his love for Millie, his relationship to his family, his relationship to unfulfilled ambitions as a musician, is completely rooted in my own personal life.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 June 2025
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Although the rollout of the driverless cabs was limited, and comes as Tesla has faced years of safety issues and unfulfilled promises in its full self-driving initiatives, the company added $85 billion to its market cap.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Those unfulfilled promises, combined with growing negative sentiment toward immigration enforcement, may give them an edge during next year’s midterms, Santiago said.
—Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Tim's story, his love for Millie, his relationship to his family, his relationship to unfulfilled ambitions as a musician, is completely rooted in my own personal life.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfulfilled
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“Unfulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfulfilled. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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