Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unrequited
Adjective
/ˌʌn.rɪˈkwaɪ.tɪd/
Definition
Not returned or reciprocated; typically used to describe feelings, especially love that is not mutually shared.
Examples
- She has been heartbroken for years due to her unrequited love for him.
- The poem beautifully expresses the pain of unrequited feelings.
- His unrequited admiration for his friend led to much inner turmoil.
Meaning
The term ‘unrequited’ refers to a situation where one person’s feelings or affections are not returned by the object of their affection.
Synonyms
- Unreciprocated
- Unreturned
- Unanswered
