1
: not satisfied or fulfilled
unmet needs
unmet expectations
an unmet deadline
2
: not having met
several unmet individuals
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The Trump administration made a series of unmet ultimatums with Maine's educational agencies.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
What To Know The ACF said 11 states have enacted policies to stop the diversion of Social Security survivor benefits and save them for the child’s unmet needs.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Leading reasons cited for undertaking the resign, rant, and run approach were toxic work environments, poor management or leadership, feeling disrespected or undervalued, and unmet promises or expectations.
—Bruce Crumley, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
For some, this season brings memories of loss, loneliness, or unmet expectations.
—Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
What To Know The ACF said 11 states have enacted policies to stop the diversion of Social Security survivor benefits and save them for the child’s unmet needs.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Leading reasons cited for undertaking the resign, rant, and run approach were toxic work environments, poor management or leadership, feeling disrespected or undervalued, and unmet promises or expectations.
—Bruce Crumley, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
For some, this season brings memories of loss, loneliness, or unmet expectations.
—Dr. Daniel Amen, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Unmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmet. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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