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Definition of unfulfilled adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

unfulfilled

adjective
 
/ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/
 
/ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/
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  1. (of a need, wish, etc.) that has not been satisfied or achieved
    • unfulfilled ambitions/hopes/promises, etc.
    • He died young with his ambitions unfulfilled.
    Topics Difficulty and failurec2
  2. if a person feels unfulfilled, they feel that they could achieve more in their life or work
    • She’s feeling restless and unfulfilled in her present job.
    opposite fulfilledTopics Difficulty and failurec2
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