Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
repine
verb
/rɪˈpaɪn/
Definition
To feel or express discontent or dissatisfaction; to long for something and to complain about it.
Examples
- She began to repine for her lost youth as the years went by.
- Despite his many accomplishments, he would often repine about the opportunities he missed.
- He repined at the thought of endless work without any breaks.
Meaning
Repine refers to the state of being unhappy or unsatisfied, often coupled with a sense of yearning for something better or more fulfilling.
Synonyms
- complain
- grumble
- lament
- moan
- whine
