Repine for Dummies

Repine is a word that might sound a little unusual at first, but don't worry, I'm here to help you understand it. When we talk about "repine," we mean feeling unhappy, dissatisfied, or discontented about something. It's like when you're not very happy with a situation, you may feel a little bit down, frustrated, or even complain about it.

Imagine you've been looking forward to going to the playground, but it starts to rain, and you can't go. You might feel a little repine because you're disappointed that you can't do what you were really hoping to do. It's like when you have a little cloud of unhappiness hanging over you because things didn't turn out the way you wanted them to.

But wait, there's more! "Repine" can also mean to long for something that you don't have. It's like when you really, really want something, but you can't have it just yet. Have you ever wanted a toy or a treat so badly, but you had to wait for it? That feeling of longing or yearning for something is also called repining. It's like having a tiny spark of desire inside you that makes you wish for what you don't yet have.

So, to sum it up, when we say "repine," we mean to feel unhappy, dissatisfied, or discontented about something, or to have that longing feeling for something you don't have just yet. It's like having a little cloud of unhappiness or a tiny spark of desire inside you. I hope that helps you understand what "repine" means. And remember, it's okay to feel repine sometimes, as long as we find ways to make ourselves feel better or work towards what we want. We'll get there!