Yearning

/ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/ noun

Definition

Yearning is a deep, strong feeling of wanting something that you don’t have, often mixed with sadness. It can be for a person, a place, or even a dream or future.

Etymology

“Yearning” comes from the verb “yearn,” from Old English “giernan,” meaning “to desire” or “to seek.” The word has always carried a sense of deep, emotional longing.

Kelly Says

Yearning is like homesickness for something you may never have had. The word captures that strange mix of hope and ache that pulls you toward a different life or time.

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