yearned
The word “yearned” has 1 syllable: yearned
It's pronounced as /jɜrnd/
What is synonym and antonym for yearned?
In the thesaurus, “yearned” has 15 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yearned along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yearned
- agonized
- bothered
- chafed
- despaired
- feared
- fretted
- fussed
- longed
- pined
- stewed
- stressed
- sweat
- sweated
- troubled
- worried
Antonyms for yearned
Meanings of yearned
- verb
- To long, have a strong desire (for something).
- To long for something in the past with melancholy, nostalgically.
- To have strong feelings of love, sympathy, affection, etc. (toward someone).
- To be pained or distressed; to grieve; to mourn.
- To pain; to grieve; to vex.
- To curdle, as milk.
Example Sentences
- The protagonist yearned for a sense of purpose as they navigated the challenges of their journey.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, a feeling of nostalgia enveloped him, and he yearned for the simplicity of childhood.
- The student yearned for knowledge and eagerly delved into books on various subjects.
- In the quiet moments of solitude, she yearned for the companionship of a true friend.
- The musician's soulful melody resonated with those who yearned for a connection to the emotions embedded in the music.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yearned, such as: abided, abode, accepted, agonized, bore, bothered, chafed.
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- feared
- fretted
- fussed
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- pined
- stewed
- stressed
- sweat
- sweat blood
- sweated
- sweated blood
- troubled
- worried
- yearned