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Lovelorn: meaning, definitions and examples

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lovelorn

 

[ ˈlʌvˌlɔrn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unrequited love

Lovelorn describes a state of being in love with someone who does not reciprocate the feeling. Individuals who are lovelorn often experience sadness, longing, and a sense of isolation due to their unfulfilled romantic desires.

Synonyms

heartbroken, unloved, unrequited

Examples of usage

  • After she rejected him, he felt completely lovelorn.
  • The lovelorn poet wrote verses about his lost love.
  • She wandered the streets, feeling utterly lovelorn and heartbroken.

Translations

Translations of the word "lovelorn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desiludido

🇮🇳 प्रेम में असफल

🇩🇪 unglücklich verliebt

🇮🇩 putus cinta

🇺🇦 нещасливий у коханні

🇵🇱 nieszczęśliwie zakochany

🇯🇵 失恋の

🇫🇷 malheureux en amour

🇪🇸 desamorada

🇹🇷 aşık ama karşılık bulamayan

🇰🇷 사랑에 실패한

🇸🇦 مفتقد الحب

🇨🇿 nešťastně zamilovaný

🇸🇰 nešťastne zamilovaný

🇨🇳 失恋的

🇸🇮 nesrečno zaljubljen

🇮🇸 hjartnæmda

🇰🇿 ғашықтықта сәтсіз

🇬🇪 ჩუმად შეყვარებული

🇦🇿 sevgisiz

🇲🇽 desesperado en el amor

Word origin

The term 'lovelorn' has its origins in the early 19th century, formed from the combination of 'love' and 'lorn', an old word meaning lost or forsaken. 'Love' itself has a rich history, derived from the Old English 'lufu', while 'lorn' can be traced back to the Old English 'forloren', which means lost or ruined. This evocative term gained traction in literature and romance, often used to describe characters who yearn for love that they cannot attain. The concept of being lovelorn has been a common theme in poetry and songs, encapsulating the idea of longing and emotional distress in the face of unrequited love.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,489, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.