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Unaccomplished

/ˌʌn.əˈkɒm.plɪʃt/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Not having achieved or completed a particular goal or level of skill.

    "Despite her talent, she felt unaccomplished in her career."
  2. 2

    Lacking in accomplishments or achievements.

    "He viewed his unaccomplished life as a source of regret."

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The word 'unaccomplished' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with 'accomplished', which comes from the Old French 'accomplir', meaning 'to fulfill' or 'to complete'. The term has evolved to describe someone who has not achieved a certain level of skill or success.

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