Unrequited: meaning, definitions and examples

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unrequited

 

[ ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

love

Not returned or rewarded. Unreciprocated or unreturned in affection.

Synonyms

unreciprocated, unreturned, unrewarded

Examples of usage

  • He had an unrequited love for his best friend.
  • She felt unrequited longing for the one who got away.
Context #2 | Adjective

feeling

Not requited or returned in kind. Not reciprocated.

Synonyms

unreciprocated, unreturned, unrewarded

Examples of usage

  • His unrequited efforts left him feeling dejected.
  • She felt the sting of unrequited love.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrequited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não correspondido

🇮🇳 अप्रतिदेय

🇩🇪 unerwidert

🇮🇩 tak terbalas

🇺🇦 невзаємний

🇵🇱 nieodwzajemniony

🇯🇵 報われない

🇫🇷 non réciproque

🇪🇸 no correspondido

🇹🇷 karşılıksız

🇰🇷 보답받지 못한

🇸🇦 غير متبادل

🇨🇿 neopětovaný

🇸🇰 neopätovaný

🇨🇳 无回报的

🇸🇮 neuslišan

🇮🇸 óttalítið

🇰🇿 қайтарылмаған

🇬🇪 უპასუხო

🇦🇿 qarşılıqsız

🇲🇽 no correspondido

Etymology

The word 'unrequited' originated from the Latin word 'unrequitus', which means 'not repaid'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 16th century. The concept of unrequited love has been a common theme in literature and art throughout history, often symbolizing unfulfilled desires and longing. The emotional impact of unrequited feelings has been explored in various works, highlighting the pain and complexity of one-sided affection.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,349, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.