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Synonyms & Similar Words
longing
craving
desire
aspiration
wish
hope
hankering
thirst
passion
eagerness
enthusiasm
fervor
ardor
zeal
hunger
thirst
yearningness
wistfulness
nostalgia
melancholy
sadness
sorrow
regret
pining
aching
sighing
lamenting
grieving
mourning
pangs
urges
inclinations
tendencies
leanings
biases
preferences
Meaning of Yearning
A feeling of deep and often melancholic desire or regret for something.
Definitions
- A strong and often unfulfilled desire for something, especially something that is not present or is unattainable
- * A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for something that has been lost or is no longer possible
Etymology of Yearning
The word "yearning" originates from the Old English word "geornian," which means "to desire" or "to strive for"
It has been used in the English language since the 9th century to express a deep emotional longing or desire for something
Example Uses
- The music filled her with a yearning for her childhood home
- * He felt a deep yearning for adventure and travel
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies brought back a yearning for her grandmother's cooking
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
apathy
indifference
dislike
distaste
aversion
repulsion
repugnance
disgust
discontent
dissatisfaction
displeasure
unhappiness
disinterest
detachment
coolness
aloofness
remoteness
reservation
reluctance
hesitation
unwillingness
disinclination
disaffection