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 S. 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

Examples of unfulfilled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yes, as the season of presidential politics grinds on to the November showdown, a promising but unfulfilled new ABC situation comedy called Spin City puts its own spin on the hype and hope associated with the political game. — Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Europe has pledged to boost Ukraine’s funding, though its needs remain largely unfulfilled as US support dwindles. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Political candidates are increasingly worried about the high fuel prices, which some — who are running on platforms seeking to capitalize on the president’s unfulfilled promises and low approval ratings — are seizing as a central campaign issue. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The Athletic previously reported that unfulfilled payments from Victory+ contributed to the league’s decision to end the relationship, according to league sources that spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the deal freely. — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unfulfilled

• backfilled
• distilled
• fulfilled
• infilled
• instilled
• rebuild
• refilled
• unfilled
• unskilled
• untilled
• billed
• build