Unfilled

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɪld/

Definitions of unfilled

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, such as 'unfilled' which means not filled or completed

Example Sentences

A1 The cup was left unfilled on the table.

A2 She felt a sense of emptiness as she looked at the unfilled pages of her journal.

B1 The job position remained unfilled for months due to a lack of qualified applicants.

B2 The unfilled seats in the theater were a stark reminder of the show's popularity.

C1 The unfilled potential of the young artist was evident in every brushstroke of her masterpiece.

C2 The unfilled promises of the politician left a bitter taste in the mouths of the voters.

Examples of unfilled in a Sentence

formal The position remained unfilled for several months due to a lack of qualified candidates.

informal I noticed the unfilled spot on the shelf where the books are supposed to go.

slang I can't believe you left your plate unfilled after dinner!

figurative Her heart felt unfilled despite having everything she thought she wanted.

Grammatical Forms of unfilled

• past tense: unfilled
• plural: unfilleds
• comparative: more unfilled
• superlative: most unfilled
• present tense: unfill
• future tense: will unfilled
• perfect tense: have unfilled
• continuous tense: is unfilling
• singular: unfilled
• positive degree: unfilled
• infinitive: to unfill
• gerund: unfilling
• participle: unfilled

Origin and Evolution of unfilled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unfilled' originated from the Old English word 'unfyllan' which means 'not filled'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unfilled' has retained its original meaning of 'not filled' but has also been used in various contexts to describe something that is lacking or incomplete.