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

Gong’s collection followed the emotional arc of unrequited love, from the first spark and the anxious wait to the social-media sleuthing, a date, and the sudden disappearance that follows. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Helga’s unrequited love for Arnold became one of the driving forces of the show. — Darryn King, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

These two former Texas Rangers lead an unforgettable cast of characters across the American west in this sweeping odyssey defined by unrequited longing, unbreakable friendship, brutal frontier justice, and an unwavering pursuit of a meaningful life. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

A lot of your early music was about unrequited love, searching for love from others and also from yourself. — Jeffrey Masters, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 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