unfulfilled

adjective

Meaning

Lacking a sense of satisfaction, purpose, or completion in one's life or work.

Examples

She left the corporate world because she felt unfulfilled by the repetitive nature of her tasks.
Many people reach middle age and realize they are living an unfulfilled life, prompting them to change careers.

Synonyms: empty, dissatisfied, discontented, unrealized

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unfulfilled

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/

Definition

Lacking a sense of satisfaction, purpose, or completion in one's life or work.

Examples

She left the corporate world because she felt unfulfilled by the repetitive nature of her tasks.
Many people reach middle age and realize they are living an unfulfilled life, prompting them to change careers.
His creative potential remained largely unfulfilled due to a lack of time and resources.

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