unrequited

adjective

un·​re·​quit·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈkwī-təd 

: not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind

unrequited love

Examples of unrequited in a Sentence

a song about unrequited love

Recent Examples on the Web

The catalog of unrequited hopes and hearts is a long one. — Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026

Echo was also known for her unrequited love for Narcissus. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026

But still a loveless option for Becka, who has unrequited feelings for Agnes. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 May 2026

One trope that Aster doesn't like is unrequited love, in which one character's love for another goes unreciprocated. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrequited

• copyrighted
• expedited
• extradited
• reunited
• uninvited
• affrighted
• alighted
• benighted
• delighted
• excited
• farsighted
• highlighted