Definition

To feel unhappy or dissatisfied about something, often expressing this feeling through complaints or worries.

Example

She began to repine over the lost opportunities of her youth.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I’ve been feeling a bit down lately.

What’s been bothering you?

I just can’t help but repine for my old friends back home.

I get that; sometimes it’s tough to be away from familiar faces.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repine → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "pine" (from Old French *pinier*, meaning to suffer or to grieve). The word "repine" means to feel discontent or to grieve again over something.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling discontent or grieving 'again' ('re-') — that's what repine means.

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