1
: not satisfied or fulfilled
unmet needs
unmet expectations
an unmet deadline
2
: not having met
several unmet individuals
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That includes better understanding the unmet maintenance needs of government buildings, vehicles and technology.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Those with unmet needs also are encouraged to call 211 for assistance or text their ZIP code to 898-211 to connect with available resources.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The company is thriving in California because there is so much unmet need for power, Critical Loop Chief Executive Bala Ramamurthy told The Times.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
What once felt like personal failure can begin to look like an unmet need for understanding and support.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Those with unmet needs also are encouraged to call 211 for assistance or text their ZIP code to 898-211 to connect with available resources.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The company is thriving in California because there is so much unmet need for power, Critical Loop Chief Executive Bala Ramamurthy told The Times.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
What once felt like personal failure can begin to look like an unmet need for understanding and support.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Unmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmet. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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