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Recent Examples of unfulfilled
After more than five weeks of fighting, these objectives remain unfulfilled.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Still, the perpetually unfulfilled Homelander craves utter devotion, which means ending Starlight herself and arresting every single Starlighter.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Many express frustration and confusion over the reasons for the war and the president's unfulfilled promises to end it quickly.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Here, says the synopsis, Nalan struggles with her unfulfilled desire for a child and with her relationship.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Still, the perpetually unfulfilled Homelander craves utter devotion, which means ending Starlight herself and arresting every single Starlighter.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Many express frustration and confusion over the reasons for the war and the president's unfulfilled promises to end it quickly.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Here, says the synopsis, Nalan struggles with her unfulfilled desire for a child and with her relationship.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfulfilled
Adjective
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The Premier League side will be happy to have ridden out that wave, but will feel frustrated that its second penalty of the semifinal was overturned.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Now, following Tuesday's announcement that the state is seeking a new contractor to complete the rebuild project, Romiti is even more frustrated.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Picking Proctor on top disappointed many but was not a bad pick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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While the latest wars against Iran and Hezbollah were widely supported, the inconclusive outcomes have left many Israelis feeling fatigued and disappointed.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Leiter said disillusioned voters won't necessarily cross party lines.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Investigators believe Chungag grew disillusioned and withdrew from the organization in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Trump has repeatedly lashed out at Carlson — and other right-wing influencers — in recent months who have become disenchanted with the president.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Dartmouth professor Jeff Friedman noted that younger voters grew up with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflicts that the public became disenchanted with.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some studies estimate that 10%-20% of people who have knee replacements are dissatisfied.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many Israelis are dissatisfied with the Netanyahu government’s wartime leadership, according to a recent poll.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His wife, Lindsay (Carey Mulligan), picks out fabrics and seems discontented with life.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Serious or not, secession — or independence, as some prefer to call it — has long been the dream of dissenters, of the discontented and those who feel put upon or politically unrepresented.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If anything, Leeds were more dominant and more aggrieved in the first match than Bournemouth were in the second.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Seemingly, the aggrieved fans have no recourse.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One major way the Heat is expected to try to improve its roster this offseason is by again pursuing a trade for disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks two-time NBA MVP and nine-time All-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Superintendent Peter Licata was not present, which was pointed out by a number of disgruntled parents who spoke to Fort Worth ISD’s leaders imploring them to keep the school open.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Unfulfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfulfilled. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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