Unfulfilling Meaning in English
word
ˌʌn.fʊlˈfɪl.ɪŋ
un-fool-FILL-ing
ˌʌn.fʊlˈfɪl.ɪŋ
un-fool-FILL-ing
Definition
Describes something, like a job or experience, that does not make you feel satisfied, happy, or that your needs or potential are met.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe jobs, relationships, or daily routines. Implies ongoing lack of deep satisfaction, not just momentary boredom. More formal than 'boring.' Often paired with nouns like 'job,' 'task,' or 'relationship.'
Spanish: insatisfactorio - que no llenaPortuguese (BR): insatisfatório - que não é gratificantePortuguese (PT): insatisfatório - que não satisfazChinese (Simplified): 令人不滿意的 - 不令人滿足的Chinese (Traditional): 令人不滿足的 - 不充實的Hindi: असंतोषजनक - अधूरा (सम्पूर्ण न लगे)Arabic: غير مُرضٍ - غير مُشبعBengali: অতৃপ্তিকর - অপূর্ণ (সন্তুষ্টি থেকে)Russian: неприносящий удовлетворения - неудовлетворительный (о работе/жизни)Japanese: 満たされない - 充実感のないVietnamese: không thỏa mãn - không đem lại sự hài lòngKorean: 만족스럽지 않은 - 성취감을 주지 않는Turkish: tatmin etmeyen - doyurucu olmayanUrdu: غیر تسلی بخش - غیر مُکَمِّل (تجربے/کام کے لیے)Indonesian: tidak memuaskan - tidak memberi kepuasan
Example Sentences
My job is unfulfilling.
basic
This routine feels unfulfilling.
basic
He left his unfulfilling job for something better.
basic
Working all day and not feeling appreciated is so unfulfilling.
natural
She ended the unfulfilling relationship because she wanted more from life.
natural
After years in an unfulfilling career, he finally changed paths.
natural