unmet

adjective

un·​met ˌən-ˈmet 

1

: not satisfied or fulfilled

unmet needs

unmet expectations

an unmet deadline

2

: not having met

several unmet individuals

Examples of unmet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Carstens suggests that burnout may stem from a combination of factors beyond workload alone, including misalignment, internal pressure, relational strain, and unmet personal needs. — William Jones, USA Today, 11 June 2026

This initiative aligns regulatory and coverage processes earlier, enabling national Medicare coverage decisions within 60–90 days of FDA authorization for eligible breakthrough devices addressing unmet needs in Medicare populations. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026

The Three Reasons Doctors Don’t Seem To Agree On The first argument is that the surge reflects genuine unmet need. — Allison Palmer june 5, Miami Herald, 5 June 2026

Why Are Testosterone Prescriptions Rising So Fast? Prescriptions climbed from 7.3 million in 2019 to more than 11 million in 2024, per CBS News, a surge driven by genuine unmet need, aggressive marketing and a sharp regulatory shift in early 2025. — Allison Palmer june 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unmet

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette