unmet

adjective

un·​met ˌən-ˈmet How to pronounce unmet (audio)
1
: not satisfied or fulfilled
unmet needs
unmet expectations
an unmet deadline
2
: not having met
several unmet individuals

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In Florida, the most common reason for a condo ending up on the blacklist is lack of adequate insurance coverage, with deferred maintenance and unmet critical repair needs a close second, the data shows. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025 Moscow seeks assurances that unmet commitments to Russia will be addressed. Nick Spicer, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025 Understanding prescribing behaviors and treatment patterns helps uncover regions with high unmet medical needs or areas where existing therapies fall short. Kirby Forlin, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 These aimed at improving lives, preventing illness and responding to unmet needs. Angel Algarin, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmet

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmet was before the 12th century

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“Unmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmet. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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