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/ˌʌnfʊlˈfaɪld ˌɒbɪˈɡeɪʃən/ · un ful filled ob li ga tion

noun

A responsibility or duty that has not been met or completed. After missing the deadline, John felt guilty about his unfulfilled obligation to his colleagues.
A promise or commitment that has not been fulfilled, often causing feelings of regret or remorse. Her unfulfilled obligation to repay the loan weighed heavily on her mind.

Synonyms

unmet responsibility unpaid debt unkept promise overdue commitment unredeemed vow unfulfilled duty unkept obligation unredeemed pledge

Antonyms

fulfilled obligation kept promise met responsibility redeemed debt kept commitment

Did you know? The concept of unfulfilled obligations is a common theme in literature and art, often used to explore themes of regret, guilt, and redemption.

Related terms

obligation responsibility commitment promise duty guilt remorse

Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026