unfulfilled

adjective

Definition of unfulfillednext
as in frustrated

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Recent Examples of unfulfilled This is particularly beneficial for companies with Gen Z workers, who are considerably more likely to change jobs if unfulfilled than other staff members. — Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 But if byzantine regulations get in the way, those promises will remain unfulfilled. — Michael McShane, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Without addressing these challenges, partners may feel disconnected and unfulfilled in the relationship, which can lead to them growing apart emotionally and physically. — Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025 Despite efforts on the ground by troops from Kenya and the Caribbean region to help the Haitian police loosen the stronghold of armed groups, the hope that a new transitional government would restore peace and democratic institutions remains unfulfilled. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfulfilled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfulfilled
  1. frustrated
  2. disappointed
  3. disillusioned
  4. disenchanted
  5. dissatisfied
  6. discontented
  7. aggrieved
  8. disgruntled
Adjective
  • Bennet, like many other Democrats, hosted a town hall for frustrated constituents to speak about the Trump administration and the recent continuing resolution fight that put Schumer’s tenure in the spotlight.
    — Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
  • For a frustrated fan base, there’s good news and bad news.
    — Doug Haller, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of frustrated
Adjective
  • McIlroy seemed disappointed in his performance, too.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Now, one disappointed attorney who was present at the festival is initiating a class-action lawsuit.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of disappointed
Adjective
  • Understandably, the fans feel totally disillusioned.
    — Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The Filipino-language thriller follows Dahlia, a disillusioned police aide who steals money from the safe of her corrupt police chief boss, distributing it to slum dwellers whose homes were destroyed.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of disillusioned
Adjective
  • Canada has been at the forefront of efforts to recruit disenchanted American researchers, with officials there saying universities have room to bring on more talent.
    — Tina Reed, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Nina follows him on a series of dangerous outings that lead her to grow disenchanted and wary.
    — The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of disenchanted
Adjective
  • Every hour those beaches stay closed means less business for beachside restaurants, fewer paddleboard and Jet-Ski rentals, and more dissatisfied visitors.
    — Edward Woodson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
  • One of these consequences is how dissatisfied Americans are today with public education.
    — Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of dissatisfied
Adjective
  • Driving the news: Even among regions that improved or saw no change in 2024, discontented populations increasingly turned to anti-mainstream or insurgent parties.
    — Avery Lotz, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
  • These discontented countries are among those Washington needs on its side in order to effectively diversify global supply chains, as the economics of new investment only work if there is sufficient demand in critical industries to make the necessary outlays worthwhile.
    — Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of discontented
Adjective
  • Especially watching Linklater—who’s giving by far the most compelling performance in the production—coming to gruff, aggrieved life by degrees.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Disneyland rolls out 12 Star Wars popcorn buckets and collectible novelties The Small World outcry prompted Disney Legend Marty Sklar to pen an open letter to aggrieved fans.
    — Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of aggrieved
Adjective
  • Instead of leading on and off the court alongside Butler as a trio, Adebayo and Herro are now a leading duo after the Heat traded the disgruntled Butler to the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 6.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Emboldened by what Zoe Glatt and I described as shifting balance of power between employers and workers, companies began to fear that disgruntled ex-employees could mobilize their own audiences against them.
    — Brooke Erin Duffy, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of disgruntled

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“Unfulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfulfilled. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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