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adjective un·ful·fill·ing \ ˌən-fu̇(l)-ˈfi-liŋ also -fə(l)- \

Definition of unfulfilling

:not providing happiness or satisfaction :not fulfilling

an unfulfilling job/relationship

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Recent Examples of unfulfilling from the Web

USA TODAY Sports SEATTLE (AP) — If the Seattle Sounders are left chasing points to try to avoid playing an extra playoff game or earn home-field advantage, settling for two draws in an unfulfilling rivalry week could be the cause.

— USA TODAY, "Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders settle for draw as teams renew Cascadia rivalry," 27 Aug. 2017
In those times when life feels completely filled up yet oddly unfulfilling, find activities that are the equivalent of eating junk food - quantity rich, nutrient poor.

— Philly.com, "Horoscopes: Wednesday, June 28, 2017," 28 June 2017
Hassan Whiteside has kept himself busy since the Miami Heat’s season came an abrupt and unfulfilling end on April 12.

— manny navarro, miamiherald, "A year after signing his free agent deal with Heat, Whiteside ready to recruit, lead push for a title," 4 June 2017

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