noun
- plural of lovesickness; the state or condition of being lovesick; languishing or melancholy caused by unrequited or absent love
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically used in plural to refer to multiple instances or manifestations of the condition
Examples
- The poet's verses captured the lovesicknesses of countless rejected suitors.
- Her lovesicknesses grew worse with each passing day without word from him.
- The novel explored the various lovesicknesses experienced by its characters.
- Medieval literature is filled with tales of lovesicknesses and unrequited devotion.
- He tried to cure his lovesicknesses by traveling abroad, but memories followed him.
- The therapist noted that his lovesicknesses were affecting his work and sleep.