unrequited

[ uhn-ri-kwahy-tid ]

adjective

1. not returned or reciprocated:

   unrequited love.

2. not avenged or retaliated:

   an unrequited wrong.

3. not repaid or satisfied.

unrequited

/ ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (of love, affection, etc) not reciprocated or returned

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrequited¹

First recorded in 1535–45; un- ¹ + requite + -ed ²

Example Sentences

But she is best known for being the object of Thanos’ unrequited affections.

From Los Angeles Times

The British political world is utterly obsessed with American politics, even if it is an almost totally unrequited passion.

From BBC

The relationship between Israel and its closest and most reliable ally, the United States, has started to feel like a case of unrequited love.

From Los Angeles Times

The struggles of people of color to share fully in a larger American identity has been one of the most powerful epics of unrequited love in the history of the world.

From Salon

This looks like an unrequited love . . . but maybe not.

From Salon