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unrequited

[uhn-ri-kwahy-tid] / ˌʌn rɪˈkwaɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
unanswered
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My Venus is in Pisces, and I feel like all I can do is daydream about the unrequited love I have and the objects of my desire who will never know I even exist.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The blossoming love affair between American fans and global soccer has not gone unrequited.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

The catalog of unrequited hopes and hearts is a long one.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

“I see it more as a situation of unrequited love,” said Alvin Velazquez, an associate law professor at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law and an expert on Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy in 2017.

From Salon May 6, 2026

“Is it just me, or does this sound like an unfortunate case of unrequited love?”

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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