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unrequited

[uhn-ri-kwahy-tid] / ˌʌn rɪˈkwaɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
unanswered
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She was at her best with the women of Trio, a supergroup with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, and this regal single of nascent, unrequited commitment is as lovely as they come.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

The blossoming love affair between American fans and global soccer has not gone unrequited.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

“I see it more as a situation of unrequited love,” said Alvin Velazquez, an associate law professor at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law and an expert on Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy in 2017.

From Salon May 6, 2026

It’s a treat to watch the magnetic Groff trace an unlikable guy to his idealistic origins, Radcliffe’s face soften from judgmental colleague to wide-eyed hopeful and the wonderful Mendez peel back layers of unrequited love.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2025

My mom had distant crushes and a few experiences with unrequited love, but there was no way she knew exactly what I was feeling.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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