unfulfilled (/ˌʌn.fʊlˈfɪld/)
adjective · Advanced · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 /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