unrequited
adjective
un·re·quit·ed
ˌən-ri-ˈkwī-təd 
: not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
unrequited love
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a song about unrequited love
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Which is why the constant refusal of his unrequited crush Sam (Emma Watson) to just freaking love someone who will properly love her back already is so frustrating.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Known for her ability to intuitively understand machines, her sweet disposition, and her unrequited crush on Dr. Simon Tam, Kaylee keeps the ship running against all odds while embodying the heart and soul of the crew.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
The California desert anthem builds with acoustic guitar and a grooving bass line as Bergman reminisces about unrequited love and yearning.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Echo was also known for her unrequited love for Narcissus.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Known for her ability to intuitively understand machines, her sweet disposition, and her unrequited crush on Dr. Simon Tam, Kaylee keeps the ship running against all odds while embodying the heart and soul of the crew.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
The California desert anthem builds with acoustic guitar and a grooving bass line as Bergman reminisces about unrequited love and yearning.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Echo was also known for her unrequited love for Narcissus.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Unrequited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrequited. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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