Synonyms for unrequited
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.
His expressions of love went unrequited.
Example sentences
- unanswered Fadil sent Layla letters but they were unanswered.
- unreciprocated Oranges symbolize a happy love, while lemons an unreciprocated love.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| unrequited | rising | |
| unanswered | steady | |
| unreciprocated | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- unanswered3
- 14 letters
- unreciprocated
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unanswered3 = 3 syllables).