The phrase "unlived life" refers to the potential experiences, achievements, and happiness that one could have had but didn't get to experience or pursue in their lifetime. Full definition
Reflecting on her experiences as a therapist, Horney observed that the most powerful forms of anger and guilt that she had encountered were the anger and guilt of unlived life — i.e., of diminished growth. (religion-online.org)
The pain resulting from unlived life and wasted potential becomes more and more oppressive during the mid-years. (religion-online.org)
For so many people all too much unlived life remains over... and so they approach the threshold of old age with unsatisfied claims which inevitably turn their glances backward.» (religion-online.org)