unfulfilled

CEFRB2

/ˌʌnfʊˈlfɪld/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not completed, achieved, or satisfied.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not yet provided as promised, particularly with respect to a contract or an order for a supply of something.

Examples

  • You can have a fulfilling life despite many unfulfilled dreams.

  • Drag this neurotic to hysterics, leave him balked and unfulfilled; holding inside, outwardly patient 'til the time he'll call it.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Lacking fulfillment; marked by a feeling of failure to achieve goals or desires.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

His promise to help us move remained blank, so we did all the work alone.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + fulfilled.