unrequited

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Learn the meaning of unrequited with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

unrequited

(adjective)

Meaning

not reciprocated or returned

Example

"Her love for him remained unrequited, leaving her heartbroken."

Synonyms

unreturnedone-sided

Antonyms

reciprocatedreturned

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'un-' meaning not and 'requiescere' meaning to rest.