unrequited

/ʌnˈriːkwɪtɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

not reciprocated or returned in kind; unreturned in love or affection

“She felt the unrequited love for him, but he never showed any sign of returning it.”

2. noun

a feeling of love or desire that is not reciprocated

“The unrequited love of the protagonist was a central theme in the novel.”

Synonyms

  • unreciprocated
  • unrequitable
  • unrequited love
  • unreturned

Antonyms

  • mutual
  • reciprocated
  • returned