Lovesick: meaning, definitions and examples
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lovesick
[ หlสvหsษชk ]
emotional state
Lovesick describes a state of being deeply unhappy or distressed due to unrequited love or separation from someone one loves. This intense emotional longing can result in feelings of sorrow and yearning.
Synonyms
heartbroken, sorrowful, wistful.
Examples of usage
- He felt lovesick after she moved away.
- The lovesick teenager wrote poems about his crush.
- She became lovesick when she realized he didn't feel the same way.
Translations
Translations of the word "lovesick" in other languages:
๐ต๐น apaixonado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฏเคพเคฐ เคฎเฅเค เคฌเฅเคฎเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช verliebt
๐ฎ๐ฉ cinta yang menyakitkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะบะพั ะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zakochany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใซ็ ใใงใใ
๐ซ๐ท amoureux
๐ช๐ธ enamorado
๐น๐ท aลฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋์ ๋น ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ zamilovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zamilovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฑ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zaljubljen
๐ฎ๐ธ รกstfanginn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aลiq
๐ฒ๐ฝ enamorado
Etymology
The term 'lovesick' dates back to at least the late 14th century, combining the word 'love' with 'sick', which in this context reflects a state of being unwell due to strong emotional feelings. Across centuries, literature has captured the plight of those who felt despondent from unattainable love, illustrating how love can affect mental and emotional health. In Romantic literature, the lovesick hero often appears as a figure tortured by unreciprocated feelings. The prefix 'love' signifies the source of the emotional turmoil, while 'sick' historically refers to a state of discomfort. The concept remains relevant in todayโs language, frequently evoking empathy for those experiencing heartache.