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unrequited Synonyms

Another word for unrequited

Choosing another word for unrequited depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 unreciprocated love."

Strongest
unreciprocated
unreturned
Strong
one-sided
unanswered
unshared
Weak
unilateral

• adjective (Context 2)

Not repaid, rewarded, or avenged (of a service, favor, or injury).

Usage Example

"Years of unrepaid labor left the dedicated volunteers feeling overlooked by the organization."

Strongest
unrepaid
unrewarded
Strong
uncompensated
thankless
unavenged

Opposites of unrequited

The opposite of unrequited shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

requited
reciprocated
repaid
rewarded
mutual
returned
compensated
shared
See all opposites of unrequited

• Nearby Words

unrepressed
unrequested
unrequired
unrequited
unresearched
unreserved
unreservedly

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