Yearning: meaning, definitions and examples

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yearning

[ ˈjɜːrnɪŋ ]

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feeling

Yearning is a strong feeling of longing or desire for something, often something that is unattainable or out of reach. It is a deep emotional yearning for a person, place, or experience.

Synonyms

craving, desire, longing, pining

Examples of usage

I have a yearning for adventure and travel.
She felt a yearning for her homeland.
The yearning for love and connection is universal.

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action

To yearn is to have a strong desire or longing for something. It is an intense feeling of wanting something deeply.

Synonyms

crave, desire, long for, pine for

Examples of usage

He yearns for her love and affection.
She yearned to see the world beyond her small town.

Translations

Translations of the word "yearning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anseio

🇮🇳 लालसा

🇩🇪 Sehnsucht

🇮🇩 kerinduan

🇺🇦 туга

🇵🇱 tęsknota

🇯🇵 憧れ (akogare)

🇫🇷 désir

🇪🇸 anhelo

🇹🇷 özlem

🇰🇷 그리움 (geurium)

🇸🇦 شوق

🇨🇿 touha

🇸🇰 túžba

🇨🇳 渴望 (kěwàng)

🇸🇮 hrepenenje

🇮🇸 þrá

🇰🇿 аңсау

🇬🇪 ნატვრა

🇦🇿 həsrət

🇲🇽 anhelo

Word origin

The word 'yearning' has its roots in the Old English word 'earnian', meaning 'desire'. Over time, it evolved to 'yerning' and eventually to 'yearning' in Middle English. The concept of yearning has been prevalent in literature and poetry, expressing the deep human longing for connection, love, and fulfillment.

See also: year, yearbook, yearly, yearn, yearned, years.