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Definition of unloved

unloved

/ʌnˈlʌvd/
un · loved
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• adjective

1

Not loved or cared for by anyone; deprived of affection or emotional warmth.

Example

"The neglected puppy looked lonely and unloved until a kind family adopted it from the shelter."

2

Disliked, unpopular, or poorly regarded by the general public or a particular group; neglected or uncared for (of an object, place, or idea).

Example

"Volunteers spent the weekend restoring the unloved community garden at the edge of town."

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• Rhymes for unloved

• Nearby Words

unlosable
unlovability
unlovable
unloved
unlovely
unloving
unluckily

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century, formed from the prefix 'un-' (not) and the past participle of the verb 'love' (from Old English 'lufian').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unloved. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unloved
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