What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unfulfilled
Example
Despite his success, he felt unfulfilled in his career. [unfulfilled: adjective]
Example
She had an unfulfilled dream of traveling the world. [unfulfilled: adjective]
unsatisfied
Example
He was unsatisfied with the quality of service at the restaurant. [unsatisfied: adjective]
Example
She remained unsatisfied with her job despite receiving a promotion. [unsatisfied: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unsatisfied is more commonly used than unfulfilled in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unfulfilled and unsatisfied?
Both unfulfilled and unsatisfied are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
