unrequited — (of love or affection) not returned or reciprocated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: (of love or affection) not returned or reciprocated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- Jake's unrequited love for his best friend's girlfriend made family dinners incredibly awkward
- Her unrequited feelings for the celebrity led her to buy every magazine he appeared in
- The poet's most famous works were inspired by his unrequited love for a married woman
unrequited
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/]
(of love or affection) not returned or reciprocated
(of love or affection) not returned or reciprocated
Though invited and she's delighted, his love stays unrequited.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'unrequited' developed from the Latin root 'requiem' (rest, peace) through Old French 'requerre' (to seek, demand), which entered Middle English as 'requite' meaning to repay or return. The negation prefix 'un-' was added to create 'unrequited,' meaning not repaid or not returned, particularly in the context of unreturned affection.
Breakdown
un- (not) + requited (repaid, returned). The 'requited' component derives from Latin 'requerre,' combining 're-' (again) + 'quaerere' (to seek, demand), literally meaning to seek in return or repay.
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📝Examples
“Jake's unrequited love for his best friend's girlfriend made family dinners incredibly awkward”
“Her unrequited feelings for the celebrity led her to buy every magazine he appeared in”
“The poet's most famous works were inspired by his unrequited love for a married woman”
“My unrequited love for pizza is getting expensive - it never loves me back but I keep ordering it”
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