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

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

All shades, all colors, 4 million faces surrounding them with resounding support and unrequited love. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

But nostalgia has blind spots, and romance can go unrequited. — Mark Brilliant, Mercury News, 9 July 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