Unloved

/ʌnˈlʌvd/ adjective

Definition

Not receiving love or affection from others; feeling unwanted or uncared for.

Etymology

From 'un-' (negation prefix) combined with 'loved' (past participle of love). The prefix un- created the opposite meaning.

Kelly Says

This emotionally powerful word appears surprisingly often in poetry and literature—authors use it because it's both simple and devastating, capturing deep loneliness in just one word.

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