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 Phantom of the Opera (1925) is a benchmark for the ghastly horrors that accompany unrequited love, and Chaney's twisted character will go to absurd lengths to have his way. —Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025

Unable to cope with the unrequited love, Lowell is said to have taken her own life in room 315 of the Copper Queen. —Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025

Though performances are not presented in their entirety, this approach offers Western audiences a fuller understanding of the often tragic nature of these tales of unrequited love and death, plus a deeper appreciation of kabuki’s legacy. —Ryan Swen, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025

But, in my experience, ChatGPT goes a step further, stringing users along with unrequited offers and provocative questions. —Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025

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