Lovesick: meaning, definitions and examples

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lovesick

 

[ หˆlสŒvหŒsษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apaixonado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฏเคพเคฐ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคฌเฅ€เคฎเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verliebt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cinta yang menyakitkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบะพั…ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakochany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ใซ็—…ใ‚“ใงใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amoureux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enamorado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ž‘์— ๋น ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zamilovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zamilovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆฑ็—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaljubljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกstfanginn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า“ะฐัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒแƒ–แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 todayโ€™s language, frequently evoking empathy for those experiencing heartache.