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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.
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• 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."

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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."

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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
See all synonyms of unrequited

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unrequited. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unrequited
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