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
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
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Booker’s next invitation would not go unfulfilled.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
That commitment remains, almost without exception, unfulfilled.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Many advocates say his legacy on child care includes some unfulfilled promises, though the expansions have been substantial.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
However, many other promises are unfulfilled, or have morphed into humbler pursuits over time.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
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Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
That commitment remains, almost without exception, unfulfilled.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Many advocates say his legacy on child care includes some unfulfilled promises, though the expansions have been substantial.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
However, many other promises are unfulfilled, or have morphed into humbler pursuits over time.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
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 Mar. 2026.
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