lovesick

adjective
UK: /ˈlʌv.sɪk/
US: /ˈlʌv.sɪk/

  1. Feeling sad because you love someone who does not love you, or because you are separated from someone you love.

    1. He's been lovesick since she left.
    2. She spent weeks in a lovesick haze after the breakup, unable to concentrate on her work.

  2. Showing or relating to this sad feeling.

    1. A lovesick ballad played on the radio.
    2. His lovesick gaze followed her around the room, betraying his infatuation.

Synonyms

heartbroken lovelorn yearning

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lovesick" in English means: Feeling sad because you love someone who does not love you, or because you are separated from someone you love., Showing or relating to this sad feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "lovesick" is /ˈlʌv.sɪk/ in British English and /ˈlʌv.sɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lovesick": heartbroken, lovelorn, yearning.

Example usage of "lovesick": "He's been lovesick since she left.". More examples on the page.