UNFILLED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unfilled

adjective

Definition of unfilled

as in available

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Recent Examples of unfilled The current vacancies will thus remain unfilled for the foreseeable future, with more looming as terms expire towards the end of the year. — Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 The other is unfilled and potentially could go to Keshad Johnson, Trevor Keels, Young or one of the Heat’s rookies, such as White. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Understand What The Skills Gap Actually Rewards Of the owners who couldn’t fill their openings, 27% said skilled roles went unfilled, and 12% said the same for unskilled roles. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026 By 2030, about 74% of the semiconductor industry’s unfilled roles will be in manufacturing and 60% in engineering, the study found. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfilled

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Adjective

Accessible rooms are available in several different room types, and laid out on in detail the hotel website.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
The faux suede boots, which are available in standard and wide calf widths, feature a pointed toe, block heels, and a slouchy design.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

Lackey was charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, criminal mischief and interruption of critical infrastructure, according to the booking report.

— Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
The brick building was unoccupied at the time, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of unoccupied

Adjective

The room itself, shown unfurnished, has space for a double bed and storage, as well as enough headroom to stand upright comfortably, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.

— Adam Williams May 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
The unfurnished apartment building is tailored toward graduate students and, during the current school year, cost either $545 or $720 in monthly rent for a studio and one bedroom respectively, according to Marquette University webpages.

— David Clarey, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Definition of unfurnished

Adjective

Along with the heavy-duty foundation raft, the tower consisted of a hollow concrete core running the complete height of the building, tapering from 35 ft (11 m) at the base to 22 ft (7 m) at the top, with a corresponding thinning of the core walls.

— David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
That sounds hollow when women’s basketball players are leading the largest college-athlete union campaign yet.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of hollow

Adjective

The airport says the Denver Police Department Bomb Squad checked the unattended luggage and later cleared the bag.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Updating one’s self-image requires conscious effort; left unattended, the mind defaults to its familiar version.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of unattended

Adjective

The teenager, who was Black, had traveled to the uninhabited island with a group of friends from high school, all of whom were white.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
In 2002, Morocco and Spain had a standoff after both sent forces to a small uninhabited island off Ceuta.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 31 July 2026

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