Definitions
- Referring to a potential or possibility that has not yet been achieved or brought to fruition. - Describing an idea or plan that has not yet been put into action or realized. - Talking about a dream or aspiration that has not yet been fulfilled or accomplished.
- Describing a desire or goal that has not been achieved or satisfied. - Referring to a promise or expectation that has not been fulfilled or kept. - Talking about a person who feels dissatisfied or incomplete due to unachieved goals or desires.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that has not been achieved or completed.
- 2Both words can refer to goals, desires, or plans that have not been realized.
- 3Both words suggest a sense of incompleteness or dissatisfaction.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Unrealized emphasizes potential or possibility that has not yet been achieved, while unfulfilled emphasizes a desire or goal that has not been satisfied.
- 2Action: Unrealized often refers to ideas or plans that have not yet been put into action, while unfulfilled refers to goals or desires that have not been achieved despite efforts.
- 3Expectation: Unrealized does not necessarily imply an expectation or promise, while unfulfilled suggests a failure to meet expectations or keep promises.
- 4Timeframe: Unrealized can refer to both short-term and long-term potential, while unfulfilled typically refers to longer-term goals or desires.
- 5Emotion: Unrealized can be more neutral or positive, while unfulfilled can carry a negative connotation of disappointment or regret.
Remember this!
Unrealized and unfulfilled are synonyms that describe something that has not been achieved or completed. However, unrealized emphasizes potential or possibility that has not yet been achieved, often referring to ideas or plans that have not yet been put into action. On the other hand, unfulfilled emphasizes a desire or goal that has not been satisfied, typically referring to longer-term goals or desires that have not been achieved despite efforts.
