unfulfilled — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

unfulfilled (/ˌʌn.fʊlˈfɪld/)

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🔊 /ˌʌn.fʊlˈfɪld/

Meaning

Meaning: not satisfied

Feeling dissatisfied because hopes or potential have not been realised.

Examples

🗣 Despite his high salary, he felt unfulfilled and longed for work with greater meaning.

Etymology

From ‘un-‘ (not) plus ‘fulfilled’ (Old English ‘fullfyllan’).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes unmet potential, desires, or promises.

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Tags: emotion, discontent

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