unrequited

Meanings

• adjective

  Not returned or required: reciprocated; especially, not returned in love or affection.

  - "Her unrequited love for him drove her to write poetry."
  - "The unrequited feelings between the two friends caused an awkward silence."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unrequited
requited , exhorted , enfranchised , expertised , entrained

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Variants

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unrequited

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Etymology

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From the Latin requitus, past participle of requirere 'demand, ask for, require'.

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Trivia

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1. Unrequited love is a popular theme in romance novels.

2. In Greek mythology, the goddess of unrequited love is named Leukothea.

3. The term 'unrequited' first appeared in English literature in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. requited love: Love that is returned or reciprocated.

2. one-sided love: Love that is not returned or reciprocated.

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Culture

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The concept of unrequited love is a common theme in literature, music, and art. It has been explored in works such as Dante's Inferno, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and the songs of Ed Sheeran.

How to Memorize "unrequited"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heart with an arrow, symbolizing love, that is not returned or reciprocated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unrequited' with the feeling of longing or desire that is not returned.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unhappy Not Returned' to remember the meaning of 'unrequited'.

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