óuppfylltar

Óuppfylltar is an Icelandic word that translates to "unfulfilled" or "unrealized" in English. It is often used in contexts relating to desires, ambitions, potential, or promises. The word carries a sense of something that was intended or hoped for but did not come to pass, or has not yet reached its full completion.

The concept of óuppfylltar can apply to a wide range of situations. For example, one might speak of óuppfylltar draumar (unfulfilled dreams) or óuppfylltar vonir (unfulfilled hopes). In a more abstract sense, it can refer to óuppfyllt vald (unfulfilled potential) or óuppfyllt leyfi (unfulfilled permission), suggesting a capacity or authorization that has not been acted upon.

The word is derived from the Icelandic prefix "upp" meaning "up" or "complete," and the verb "fylla" meaning "to fill." The negative prefix "ó-" negates the meaning, thus creating "unfulfilled." The past participle form "uppfylltar" is used to describe something that has been fulfilled, making "óuppfylltar" its direct opposite. The usage of the word often implies a degree of regret or disappointment, though it can also be used in a more neutral, descriptive manner to simply state that something has not yet reached its intended end state.