unfulfilled

Definition of unfulfillednext

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Recent Examples of unfulfilled Many express frustration and confusion over the reasons for the war and the president's unfulfilled promises to end it quickly. Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 Here, says the synopsis, Nalan struggles with her unfulfilled desire for a child and with her relationship. John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 In the memoir, Donovan confronts the origins of his mental health issues, talks about growing up poor in a 900-square-foot home managed heroically by his single mother, Donna, and how even his greatest successes on the field left him unfulfilled. Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026 But much of their promise was unfulfilled in Charlotte for various reasons. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfulfilled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfulfilled
Adjective
  • The relatively novel approach comes at a time when sportsmen and women are increasingly frustrated with lawmakers voting against their best interests.
    Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
  • At one point, the video shows Horner becoming frustrated that a vehicle was blocking the road, forcing him to stop.
    Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Make the most of the wait People may feel disappointed about having to wait before getting a FHA loan, but Steffy said focus on the goal of finally being able to afford a home and use the time productively.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Councilman Charlie Brown, D-3rd, said he was disappointed to hear that Katona hasn’t been coming into work, especially amid an election year.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Amid social turmoil, three intertwining tales of disillusioned misfits collide under the machinations of an all-seeing institution.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Biff, once a high school star, is now disillusioned and searching for meaning after years of false starts, while Happy — outwardly confident and eager to impress — clings to a glossy vision of success that masks his own dissatisfaction.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Trump has repeatedly lashed out at Carlson — and other right-wing influencers — in recent months who have become disenchanted with the president.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Dartmouth professor Jeff Friedman noted that younger voters grew up with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflicts that the public became disenchanted with.
    Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Together, these forces — dissatisfied customers, lower barriers to entry, and shifting value propositions — are likely to intensify competitive pressure across the software industry.
    Michael Jacobides, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • If the union is dissatisfied, then there can be an appeal to the board as happened on Tuesday.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • His wife, Lindsay (Carey Mulligan), picks out fabrics and seems discontented with life.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Serious or not, secession — or independence, as some prefer to call it — has long been the dream of dissenters, of the discontented and those who feel put upon or politically unrepresented.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Seemingly, the aggrieved fans have no recourse.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Amid all their attacks and counter-attacks, what motivates each aggrieved party comes to light, painting a rich, empathetic portrait of lives lived under immense pressure — and the illogical outlets that sometimes become our only means of relief.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • All the while, the Heat is expected to again pursue a trade for disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks two-time NBA MVP and nine-time All-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
  • His interest in Tess appears to be setting up a future alliance of disgruntled outcasts.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2026

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“Unfulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfulfilled. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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