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Definition of unreturned

unreturned

/ˌʌnrɪˈtɝːnd/
un · re · turned
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unreturned Lexical Profile

unreturned Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not sent, brought, or given back to a previous place, owner, or sender.

Example

"The library sent a reminder notice regarding several unreturned books from last semester."

2

Not felt, given, or shown in response to someone else's feelings or actions; unreciprocated.

Example

"Much of the poet's early work explores the quiet ache of unreturned affection."

3

(in tennis and similar racket sports) Not hit back over the net by the receiving player.

Example

"Her powerful first serve resulted in a high percentage of unreturned balls throughout the match."

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• Rhymes for unreturned

• Nearby Words

unretired
unretouched
unreturnable
unreturned
unrevealed
unrevealing
unreviewed

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