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unrequited devotion

[ˌʌn.rɪˈkwaɪ.təd dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: unrequited devotions / devotões não correspondidas
devoção não correspondida
1. Deep love, loyalty, or commitment to someone that is not returned or reciprocated
Her unrequited devotion to him lasted for years despite his indifference.
Sua devoção não correspondida por ele durou anos apesar da indiferença dele.
2. Strong attachment or dedication to a person, cause, or ideal that is not acknowledged or appreciated in return
The artist's unrequited devotion to his craft went unnoticed by critics.
A devoção não correspondida do artista à sua arte passou despercebida pelos críticos.
NYC Slang
one-way street (figurative)
Synonyms
unrequited loveunreciprocated devotionone-sided affectionunfulfilled commitmentspurned loyalty
Antonyms
reciprocated lovemutual devotionrequited lovereturned affection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devoção não correspondida
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
devoção sem retorno
Colloquial variant emphasizing lack of return
São Paulo
devoção não recíproca
More formal alternative used in urban contexts
Portugal
devoção não correspondida
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'amor não retribuído'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have one's heart broken
to wear one's heart on one's sleeve
to pine for someone
amor de longe
amar em silêncio
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