Find Antonyms
unrequited Antonyms
Opposite of unrequited
Because the opposite of unrequited shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in reference to romantic love or affection.
Usage Example
"Many classic nineteenth-century novels explore the quiet heartbreak of requited love."
Strongest
requited
reciprocated
mutual
Strong
returned
shared
two-way
• adjective (Context 2)
Not repaid, rewarded, or avenged (of a service, favor, or injury).
Usage Example
"Years of repaid labor left the dedicated volunteers feeling overlooked by the organization."
Strongest
repaid
rewarded
Strong
compensated
avenged
Similar words to unrequited
Words similar to unrequited shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
unreciprocated
unreturned
unrepaid
unrewarded
one-sided
uncompensated
unanswered
unshared
• Nearby Words
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unrequited. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unrequited