Unreciprocated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unreciprocated

[ˌənrɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪd ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

Not returned or rewarded in kind; not reciprocated.

Word	Description / Examples
unreciprocated	Used when feelings, efforts, or gestures are not returned or matched by the other party. Often seen in emotional or relational contexts. Her love for him was unreciprocated His attempts at friendship went unreciprocated
unreturned	Refers to something given, borrowed, or offered that is not sent back or reciprocated. Can also be used in personal or material contexts. The book he lent her was unreturned Her smile went unreturned in the crowded room
unrequited	Typically used in the context of romantic feelings that are not returned by the other person. Has a literary or poetic nuance. She suffered from unrequited love His unrequited affection for her caused him great sorrow
unanswered	Appropriate when referring to questions, calls, emails, or requests that have not received a response. General and can apply to various situations. His question went unanswered The phone rang, but her call remained unanswered

The prefix 'un-' means 'not', and 'reciprocated' comes from the Latin 'reciprocus', meaning 'moving back and forth'.
'Reciprocal' broadly relates to mutual benefits, highlighting the lack of balance in 'unreciprocated' situations.

Unreciprocated feelings can lead to emotional distress, influencing mental health negatively.
The phenomenon of unreciprocated love is known as 'unrequited love', often romantic in nature and can be a significant theme in literature and films.

Shakespeare's works often explore themes of unreciprocated love, exemplified in characters like Romeo and Juliet.
Many poets use unreciprocated feelings as a central theme, illustrating the pain of loving someone who doesn't feel the same way.

Numerous songs express the theme of unreciprocated affection, such as 'Teardrops on My Guitar' by Taylor Swift.
Movies like '500 Days of Summer' portray the complexities and emotional turmoil resulting from one-sided love.

Commonly seen in crushes, where the admiration is not returned, it can lead to awkwardness in social situations.
The concept emphasizes the importance of mutual feelings in healthy relationships, showcasing that balance is key.

Translations of the word "unreciprocated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não correspondido

🇮🇳 अप्रतिदेय

🇩🇪 unerwidert

🇮🇩 tidak berbalas

🇺🇦 невзаємний

🇵🇱 nieodwzajemniony

🇯🇵 報われない (mukuwarena)

🇫🇷 non réciproque

🇪🇸 no correspondido

🇹🇷 karşılıksız

🇰🇷 보답되지 않는 (bodabdoeji anhneun)

🇸🇦 غير متبادل

🇨🇿 neopětovaný

🇸🇰 neopätovaný

🇨🇳 未被回报的 (wèi bèi huíbào de)

🇸🇮 neodgovorjen

🇮🇸 óendurgoldið

🇰🇿 қайтарылмаған

🇬🇪 უანგარიშო

🇦🇿 qarşılıqsız

🇲🇽 no correspondido