Neispunjavanje

Neispunjavanje is a noun used in South Slavic languages to denote the act or state of not fulfilling something, such as a promise, obligation, contract, or expectation. It can refer to both temporary lapses and ongoing failure to meet specified requirements.

Etymology and linguistic notes: The word is formed from the negating prefix ne- attached to ispunjavanje, the gerund of ispuniti (to fulfill). It appears in Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Montenegrin, with spelling variations that reflect standard orthographies in these languages. The term is commonly contrasted with ispunjavanje, the act of fulfillment.

Usage and contexts: Neispunjavanje is used in everyday speech to describe failing to satisfy duties or promises, for example neispunjavanje obaveza (failure to meet obligations) or neispunjavanje obećanja (failure to keep a promise). In legal or contractual contexts, it can denote breach or non-fulfillment of terms. In literature and philosophy, the term may be employed to discuss themes of disappointment, unfulfilled desires, or existential questions about what remains unmet.

Consequences and related concepts: The notion of neispunjavanje often implies consequences such as eroded trust, damaged credibility, or reputational harm, particularly when obligations are perceived as binding. Related terms include ispunjavanje (fulfillment or realization), neispunjeni (unfulfilled, as an adjective), and concepts of dissatisfaction or disappointment that arise from unmet expectations.