unfulfilled
adjective
un·ful·filled
ˌən-fu̇(l)-ˈfild 
also -fə(l)-
: not fulfilled:
a
: not filled : unsatisfied, unmet
… vital unfulfilled needs of the nation …—
Harry Truman
Harry Truman
b
: not carried out : not accomplished or finished
unfulfilled goals
unfulfilled shipments
c
: not converted into reality
an unfulfilled promise
d
: not having reached a point of satisfaction or happiness
… a family that includes a supportive yet equally unfulfilled wife …—Matt Roush
Matt RoushExamples of unfulfilled in a Sentence
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The duo leaves behind a host of unfulfilled adventures as evidenced by Niziol’s social media posts featuring their many snowy rides.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024
On the other hand … To be sure, some of Biden’s aspirations to improve the lot of workers remain unfulfilled.
—Erik Loomis, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
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Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024
On the other hand … To be sure, some of Biden’s aspirations to improve the lot of workers remain unfulfilled.
—Erik Loomis, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
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“Unfulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfulfilled. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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