unmet — not satisfied, fulfilled, or achieved
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not satisfied, fulfilled, or achieved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈmet/
Example Sentences
- His unmet dream of becoming a chef led him to cook instant noodles every night.
- The company identified several unmet customer needs in the market research.
- Many students have unmet expectations about college life and reality.
unmet
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈmet/]
not satisfied, fulfilled, or achieved
a young child sits alone at a large dinner table with multiple empty chairs around it. The child stares hopefully at the front door with a sad expression while touching an untouched birthday cake. Several plates of cold food sit abandoned on the table as party decorations hang limply overhead. The clock on the wall shows it's very late as shadows grow longer across the room. Family photos on nearby shelves show the missing people who were supposed to be there. needs and expectations that remain not satisfied, fulfilled, or achieved
Unmet dreams left him upset, but he chose to reset!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in Old English from the negative prefix 'un-' combined with 'meet,' which originally meant 'fitting' or 'appropriate' before evolving to mean 'to encounter' or 'to satisfy.' The compound developed to express the sense of failing to satisfy a requirement or expectation.
Breakdown
un- (not) + met (past participle of meet, from Old English 'metan' meaning to fit or encounter). The prefix negates the verb, creating the sense of an unfulfilled condition or unattained goal.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His unmet dream of becoming a chef led him to cook instant noodles every night.”
“The company identified several unmet customer needs in the market research.”
“Many students have unmet expectations about college life and reality.”
“Her unmet desire for chocolate resulted in a midnight convenience store raid.”
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