unreturned
[/ˌʌn.rɪˈtɜːrnd/]
adjective
não devolvido
1. not given, sent, or brought back; not reciprocated
The unreturned calls from the company left him frustrated.
As chamadas não devolvidas da empresa o deixaram frustrado.
2. not restored to a previous position or state
The unreturned books from the library accumulated fees.
Os livros não devolvidos da biblioteca acumularam multas.
3. of love or affection, not reciprocated
His unreturned love made him melancholic.
Seu amor não correspondido o deixou melancólico.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'unreturned' commonly appears in business and library settings, referring to items or communications not given back. The phrase 'unreturned love' is frequently used in romantic and literary contexts across English-speaking cultures. In Brazil, non-returned items at libraries often result in 'multa' (fines), making this a culturally relevant concept.
Related Idioms & Phrases
unreturned call - chamada não devolvida
unreturned love - amor não correspondido
unreturned favor - favor não retribuído
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