unrequited
adjective/ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/
Frequency rank: #16,081 most common English word
Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially regarding romantic feelings.
Example sentence
He spent years carrying unrequited love for someone who barely knew his name.
Synonyms & related words
- unanswered
- unreciprocated
- one-sided
- rejected
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