UNFULFILLED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

unfulfilled

adjective

Definition of unfulfilled

as in frustrated

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Recent Examples of unfulfilled The report also alleged that the foundational promise of the Joliet Treatment Center — available treatment for the mentally troubled — had gone largely unfulfilled. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 This echoes similar unfulfilled promises made after previous foreign strikes on Iraqi soil. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The state’s flying-car pivot only came to light after the Miami Herald filed a records request in January, which went unfulfilled until the newspaper’s lawyer got involved. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 But Brian’s repeated, unfulfilled promises to visit her home country of Spain – as well as an avoidance of video calls – struck Silvia’s sons as strange. — Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfulfilled

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Adjective

True to form, Zverev delivered a new reason for fans to grow frustrated with him.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Regardless of whether players and fans believe the series features one Link or multiple Links across the convoluted timeline posited in the Hyrule Historia, each of these games ends at a moment of frustrated erotic climax.

— Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of frustrated

Adjective

Related Stories Set in contemporary Iran, the film follows a disillusioned doctor who loses faith in the future after being arrested and having his medical practice shut down.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
The bitter, disillusioned Tucker, estranged from his wife and young son because of his years of absence overseas, decides to round up the members of his old unit and embark on a mission to retrieve the money.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of disillusioned

Adjective

Regime leaders in Iran are more content to see continued confrontation with the United States and its Gulf neighbors rather than pursuing peace in an effort to keep their disenchanted population at bay, one expert says.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
El-Sayed will have to get not only a majority of Democratic votes, but a fair share of independent voters and some disenchanted Republicans, McCuan said.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of disenchanted

Adjective

According to Blue Apron's policy, customers who are dissatisfied with a meal or ingredient can contact the company within seven days of receiving their order.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Researchers explored why consumers are so dissatisfied with the taste of tomatoes in the store.

— Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissatisfied

Adjective

Ulf the White growing increasingly discontented with Rhaenyra’s demands.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The rookie southpaw’s effervescent, larger-than-life personality also provided a struggling, discontented Red Sox with an immediate and much-needed infusion of joy and humor.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of discontented

Adjective

Schiltz added that any aggrieved teacher can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
In a later conversation in that same episode, the women’s roles are switched — Rhaenyra is no longer the impatient interrogator but an aggrieved ruler who has no idea how to govern; Alicent is the soothing confidant offering wisdom to welcome ears.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggrieved

Adjective

Flashback to a year ago, when one of the most critical members of the Steelers’ defense was also the most disgruntled.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
According to the report, the South Korean government compelled Coupang to hire divers for a covert mission to retrieve a laptop used in the breach by a disgruntled former employee — who is a Chinese national — from a river in Shanghai.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgruntled

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