WORD MEANING
Unrequited meaning
un-ri-KWIT-ed · adjective
Not returned or reciprocated, especially referring to feelings of love or affection.
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Not rewarded or paid back, such as effort or kindness.
Unanswered or unfulfilled, like a request or desire.
Often used to describe one-sided emotions, particularly in romantic contexts.
Examples
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
Her feelings were unrequited, which made her very sad.