Lovesick Meaning in English

word

US

ˈlʌvˌsɪk

LUHV-sik

UK

lˈʌvsɪk

LUHV-sik

Definition

Feeling very sad, distracted, or unwell because of being in love, especially when the love is not returned or the loved one is far away.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal or poetic; often used humorously or dramatically. Typical for teenagers or young adults in stories, songs, or conversations. Don't use for serious medical conditions; refers to emotional, not physical, illness.

• Spanish: enfermo de amor - desvelado por amor
• Portuguese (BR): apaixonado demais - sofrendo de amor
• Portuguese (PT): apaixonado demais - doente de amor
• Chinese (Simplified): 相思病
• Chinese (Traditional): 相思病
• Hindi: प्रेम-व्याकुल - प्रेम में पागल
• Arabic: مُغرم لدرجة المرض - مريض بالحب
• Bengali: প্রেমবিহ্বল - প্রেম-যন্ত্রণায় আক্রান্ত
• Russian: влюблённый и подавленный - страдающий от любви
• Japanese: 恋わずらい - 恋に悩む
• Vietnamese: tương tư - đau khổ vì tình
• Korean: 사랑앓이 - 사랑에 빠져 괴로운
• Turkish: aşık olup acı çeken - aşk acısı çeken
• Urdu: عاشقانہ بیماری - محبت کی تکلیف
• Indonesian: terluka cinta - sakit karena cinta

Example Sentences

Don't mind her, she's just a bit lovesick these days.

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He became lovesick after his girlfriend moved away.

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She feels lovesick when she thinks of him.

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Many teenagers get lovesick for the first time.

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Ever since the breakup, he's been acting totally lovesick.

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I'm so lovesick I can't even focus on my homework.

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