Lovesick

usgb/ˈlʌv.sɪk/
adjective

Feeling an emotional distress or longing because of love, often due to unrequited or lost affection.

After she broke up with him, he felt completely lovesick.
Visual representation of "lovesick" - Feeling an emotional distress or longing because of love, often due to unrequited or lost affection.

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Informal

lovesick for someone,lovesick feelings,lovesick stare

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Emotion

Lovesickness often comes with intense feelings and longing.

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A lovesick person may find it hard to concentrate on daily tasks.
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Literary

The term is often used in poetry and prose to convey emotional depths.

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Writers may use 'lovesick' to highlight the plight of unrequited love.
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Casual

People use 'lovesick' in everyday conversations to describe feelings of love.

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You might hear teens saying they're lovesick over a crush.
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