
Unrequited
Emotional Weight
Unrequited suggests deep emotions that aren't returned, often leading to sadness or longing.

She sang a song about her unrequited passion.
Not Just Romantic
'Unrequited' can apply to any situation where feelings or efforts are not reciprocated, not solely love.

His unrequited efforts to be friendly were met with cold indifference.
Narrative Use
In literature or movies, unrequited often signals tragic or unfulfilled characters or themes.

The novel's hero was driven by unrequited desire.
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CompensateFulfilUnacknowledgedUnansweredUnattended
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