Homesick

usgb/ˈhəʊmsɪk/
adjective

Feeling upset or sad because of being away from home for a long period of time.

After a month at summer camp, he started feeling homesick.
Visual representation of "homesick" - Feeling upset or sad because of being away from home for a long period of time.

Often appears as...

  • feel homesick
  • become homesick
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Emotional Weight

Homesick carries strong emotions, often a deep longing for home comfort.

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She felt homesick and yearned for her mom's cooking.
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Not Always Sad

'Homesick' isn't always about sadness; it can reflect missing positive aspects too.

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I'm homesick for our family game nights.
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Temporary Feeling

Homesickness is usually a temporary feeling that diminishes over time.

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She was homesick at first, but now she loves living abroad.
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