Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unfulfilled-potential
phrase
ʌnˈfʊlfɪld pəˌtɛnʃəl
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Definition
The inherent ability or capacity that has not been realized or achieved.
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Examples
- Many students have unfulfilled potential due to a lack of resources.
- He felt that his years at the company were marked by unfulfilled potential.
- The artist’s unfulfilled potential left her yearning for new opportunities.
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Meaning
Unfulfilled potential refers to the qualities, talents, or capabilities within a person or situation that remain undeveloped or unused.
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Synonyms
- Untapped potential
- Underachieved capacity
- Unrealized abilities