unmet

adjective

un·​met ˌən-ˈmet How to pronounce unmet (audio)
1
: not satisfied or fulfilled
unmet needs
unmet expectations
an unmet deadline
2
: not having met
several unmet individuals

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This surge reflects not only a desire for autonomy and flexibility but also a strong drive to address unmet needs and empower communities. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Aadi Bioscience's current focus is on developing a portfolio of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADC Therapies) licensed from WuXi Biologics, targeting cancer indications with significant unmet needs. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025 Powerful innovations can arise from listening carefully to their pain points and unmet needs. Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 That's a recipe for higher prices and unmet demand, says Shon Hiatt, a business professor at the University of Southern California. Scott Neuman, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmet

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmet was before the 12th century

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“Unmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmet. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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