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Repine: meaning, definitions and examples

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repine

 

[ rษชหˆpaษชn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing discontent

To repine is to express or feel discontent or dissatisfaction about something, often with a sense of melancholy or longing. It implies a sense of restlessness or unhappiness related to one's circumstances. People may repine over their current situation, wishing for something different or better.

Synonyms

complain, grumble, lament, moan, whine

Examples of usage

  • She began to repine for the days of her youth.
  • He couldn't help but repine about his lost opportunities.
  • They repined at the thought of another winter without snow.
  • Despite the luxuries around him, he still repined for simpler times.

Translations

Translations of the word "repine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคธเคพเคฆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengeluh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐั€ะถะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narzekaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅนณใ‚’่จ€ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se plaindre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quejarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakฤฑnmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆํ‰ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดูƒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stฤ›ลพovat si

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลฅaลพkaลฅ si

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฑๆ€จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pritoลพevati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvarta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐั€ะฐะทั‹ะปั‹า› ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸikayษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quejarse

Etymology

The word 'repine' originates from the Middle English term 'repinen', which is derived from the Old French 'repiner', meaning to complain or moan. This, in turn, traces back to the Latin 'repaenare', where 're-' signifies a repeated action and 'paenare' means to reap or cause pain. The use of 'repine' has evolved over centuries, reflecting the existential discontent that humans often express. The term gained prominence in literary contexts, where it was used to evoke a deep sense of longing or dissatisfaction with lifeโ€™s circumstances. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, it found its way into the writings of poets and authors, capturing the essence of human emotions in the face of adversity or unfulfilled desires. 'Repine' is often associated with a melancholic reflection on one's state of being, making it a powerful word in the English language to convey feelings of unhappiness or yearning.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,624 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.