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unrequited
/ˌʌn.ɹɪˈkwaɪ.tɪd/
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What does unrequited mean?
adjective
- Not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌʌn.ɹɪˈkwaɪ.tɪd/
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Many of the greatest inventors have lived neglected and died unrequited, before their merits could be recognised and estimated.
Penelope’s belief that her fellow-servant had destroyed herself through unrequited love for Mr. Franklin Blake, was confirmed—and that was all.
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For a woman to see one flying around in the room at night, forebodes unrequited wishes and disposition which will effect the enjoyment of other people.
In my native city there was an old maid who had, I knew even as a boy, remained single because of unrequited love of my grandfather.
They were simple and innocent girls on whom the unhappiness of unrequited love had fallen; they had deserved better at the hands of Fate.