Unloved: meaning, definitions and examples

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unloved

 

[ สŒnหˆlสŒvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

The term 'unloved' describes a state of being without affection or love from others. It often implies a feeling of neglect, isolation, or abandonment. Individuals who are unloved may experience a range of negative emotions, such as sadness or worthlessness. This term can also relate to both interpersonal relationships and broader societal contexts, where people may feel excluded or overlooked.

Synonyms

abandoned, forsaken, neglected, unwanted

Examples of usage

  • She felt unloved after her friends stopped inviting her out.
  • The child was unloved and often cried alone in the corner.
  • Many animals in shelters feel unloved until they find a home.

Translations

Translations of the word "unloved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo amado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungeliebt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak dicintai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะพะปัŽะฑะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niekochany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„›ใ•ใ‚Œใฆใ„ใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท non aimรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no amado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sevilmeyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ž‘๋ฐ›์ง€ ๋ชปํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุญุจูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ne milovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nemilovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ่ขซ็ˆฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ne ljubljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvinsรฆll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะนะผะตะนั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒแƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sevilmษ™yษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ no amado

Etymology

The word 'unloved' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which signifies negation or reversal, and the past participle 'loved', from the verb 'love'. The roots of 'love' can be traced back to Old English 'lufian', which meant 'to care for' or 'to cherish'. As language evolved, 'love' came to encompass various meanings, including affection, attachment, and deep emotional connection. The combination of 'un-' with 'loved' naturally conveys the absence of such positive feelings. Over time, the term has been used in literature, psychology, and everyday conversation to express feelings of emotional neglect or lack of affection, capturing the human experience of longing for love and acceptance. This word resonates particularly in psychological contexts, where feelings of being unloved can lead to significant emotional distress and affect one's overall well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,187, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.