as in loving
unhappy because of love; feeling weak, foolish, or unhappy because someone you love does not love you
The movie is a comedy about a lovesick teenager.
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Recent Examples of lovesick
Launching with the letters of a lovesick protagonist, this epistolary novel centers a recognizable Brooklyn Dad.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Guthrie, her fiancé, took to casually goading Loeb about how Twysden now spurned him, while Loeb accepted the insults with a stoic passivity, mooning over Twysden, the others felt, like a lovesick puppy.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
Just as Jack sinks his hooks into Ennis, leaving him lovesick and shaken, so has this movie affected its audience.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 24 June 2025
This shy, dopey, lovesick kid should not be responsible for a firearm.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Guthrie, her fiancé, took to casually goading Loeb about how Twysden now spurned him, while Loeb accepted the insults with a stoic passivity, mooning over Twysden, the others felt, like a lovesick puppy.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
Just as Jack sinks his hooks into Ennis, leaving him lovesick and shaken, so has this movie affected its audience.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 24 June 2025
This shy, dopey, lovesick kid should not be responsible for a firearm.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lovesick
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Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Her son Sebastian announced her death on her Instagram account, penning a loving tribute to the socialite and jewelry designer.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Relatives have described her as a devoted parent and a creative who posed no threat to law enforcement.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Hudson's interview with W, meanwhile, was largely devoted to Song Sung Blue.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most importantly of all, the goal of an actor is to share it, have people see it and have strong, passionate feelings about it — good and sometimes bad.—
Scarlett Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Buss takes an adoring but critical eye to Superbad.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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June 21 – July 22 Security grows from today’s caring choices.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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My hope is that teachers will stay strong and stay committed to making schools child-centered, warm and caring.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Albert, clearly infatuated, wanted George to meet Betty, and that’s when the older brother locked eyes with Charme, who was 19 years old at the time.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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And then there’s Elizabeth Weiland (Margaret Qualley), the young Yale student with whom Hart is infatuated.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Lovesick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lovesick. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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