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

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The movie also circles around themes of loss, betrayal, unrequited love, and loneliness — but it can easily be missed among the profuse amount of tinsel and blinking Christmas lights. —

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025 Cameron went on a redemption arc in Season 5 after moving past his unrequited love for Mel, embarking on a touching romance with Muriel. —

Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024 This ancient Roman story of unrequited love and conquest was the basis of the world’s first opera Dafne written and composed by Ottavio Rinuccini and Jacopo Peri in 1598, from which only the original libretto survives. —

Mariana Fernández, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024 Their music was personal and specific, with confessional lyrics about self-hatred, unrequited love and lust. —

Scottie Andrew, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrequited