vääramatuna

Vääramatuna is an Estonian term that translates to "unrequited" or "unreturned" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of love or affection. An unrequited love, or vääramatu armastus, is a love that is not reciprocated by the person who is loved. This can be a source of great emotional pain and longing for the individual experiencing it. The concept implies a one-sided emotional investment where feelings are expressed or felt, but not met with similar emotions in return.

The term can also be applied more broadly to situations where an effort or action is not met with a corresponding response. For example, a vääramatu kingitus might be a gift that is given with great thought and care, but is not appreciated or acknowledged by the recipient. However, its primary and most prevalent usage remains within the realm of romantic and personal relationships. The feeling of vääramatuna can be a significant theme in literature, poetry, and music, reflecting its universal human experience.