Unrequited

//ˌʌn.ɹɪˈkwaɪ.tɪd// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.

    "His expressions of love went unrequited."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not returned in kind wordnet

Synonyms

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forgottenignoredneglectedthanklessunacknowledgedunanswered

Example

More examples

"He was heartbroken from unrequited love."

Etymology

From un- + requited.

Related phrases

unrequited love

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