UNFULFILLED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

unfulfilled

adjective

Definition of unfulfilled

as in frustrated

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Recent Examples of unfulfilled 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 There has been an outpouring of grief in Kern County and at Sacramento State of a life of promise unfulfilled. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Help other people into another chapter of their lives, their own wounds and unfulfilled dreams begin to surface. — John Hopewell, Variety, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfulfilled

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Alves says that some of the people most frustrated with what’s going on lack that lived experience.

— Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Miller’s hands dropped quickly to his side in frustrated dejection.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of frustrated

Adjective

Nice people may of course become irritated, disappointed, jealous, or defensive, since niceness does not require sainthood.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
At the end of last season, Madrid fans were left quite disappointed following a rare trophy-less season for the club.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of disappointed

Adjective

But doubling down on defensive moderate talking points and ignoring a disillusioned working class are no longer winnable strategies.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Ali Asgari’s A Bit of Light joins the lineup, a drama bout a disillusioned Iranian doctor (Misagh Zareh) who is determined to end his life, and spends one final day visiting his siblings and mother to prepare them for his departure.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of disillusioned

Adjective

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
Price is an Austin, Texas, mother who grew disenchanted with public schools and joined forces with Liemandt to open Alpha School.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 15 July 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

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
And in 1911 a disgruntled ex-Mormon hid a camera under his coat and snapped surreptitious photos of the temple’s interior in an unsuccessful attempt to blackmail the church.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of disgruntled

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