1
: not satisfied or fulfilled
unmet needs
unmet expectations
an unmet deadline
2
: not having met
several unmet individuals
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Overly ambitious promotions designed to attract founders often led to unmet expectations and frustration within the entrepreneurial community.
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Irina Heaver, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Outside, meanwhile, small groups of people could be spotted refreshing resale sites incessantly on their smartphones – the unmet demand for tickets felt palpable.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
During the pandemic, interrupted supply chains caused prices to rise sharply due to unmet demand.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2024
The company folded within a year, leaving behind a trail of unmet promises to nearly 50 dancers from around the world.
—Brooke Stangeland, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
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Irina Heaver, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Outside, meanwhile, small groups of people could be spotted refreshing resale sites incessantly on their smartphones – the unmet demand for tickets felt palpable.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
During the pandemic, interrupted supply chains caused prices to rise sharply due to unmet demand.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2024
The company folded within a year, leaving behind a trail of unmet promises to nearly 50 dancers from around the world.
—Brooke Stangeland, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Unmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmet. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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