"Unfulfilled dreams" refers to the aspirations or desires that a person has not been able to achieve or make come true. It describes the feeling of not reaching one's goals or ambitions. Full definition
Only if we have tasted despair, only if we have known the deep sadness of unfulfilled dreams and promises, only if we dare to look reality in the face and name it for what it is, only then — can we dare to begin to imagine a better way. (sarahbessey.com)
Boston burbs are a hotbed of «insecure, unhappy people with unfulfilled dreams».... (attachmentparenting.org)