What is the word for mourning something you never had?
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What is the word for mourning something you never had? I'm looking for a word similar to "Schadenfreude" or "Sonder" in that it represents a very specific emotion. You dont get this feeling from an event, but rather from the implications of it. Say for example, your only sibling dies. This feeling comes from realizing you will never be an aunt/uncle, or from realizing you will have to organize your parents' funerals without your sibling's help. You are mourning the kinds of things you didnt know could be taken away from you. Anyone have a word for this emotion?
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What is the word for mourning something you never had? I'm looking for a word similar to "Schadenfreude" or "Sonder" in that it represents a very specific emotion. You dont get this feeling from an event, but rather from the implications of it. Say for example, your only sibling dies. This feeling comes from realizing you will never be an aunt/uncle, or from realizing you will have to organize your parents' funerals without your sibling's help. You are mourning the kinds of things you didnt know could be taken away from you. Anyone have a word for this emotion?
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This is too obvious to be believable. But note than SWRs require some research; I'd recommend Google NGram; the other requirement is the requested word as a blank in a sentence.
– Xanne
Apr 17 at 3:32
maybe something like 'clear-eyed'
– lbf
Apr 17 at 3:33
it's use can be found in many books but no suggestions of an alternative single word ... at least in English
– lbf
Apr 17 at 4:28
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Possible duplicate of A word that means "nostalgia for an experience that I did not have."
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:45
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From the answers there: consider wistful.
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:46
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What is the word for mourning something you never had? I'm looking for a word similar to "Schadenfreude" or "Sonder" in that it represents a very specific emotion. You dont get this feeling from an event, but rather from the implications of it. Say for example, your only sibling dies. This feeling comes from realizing you will never be an aunt/uncle, or from realizing you will have to organize your parents' funerals without your sibling's help. You are mourning the kinds of things you didnt know could be taken away from you. Anyone have a word for this emotion?
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asked Apr 17 at 2:11
Katherine W
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What is the word for mourning something you never had? I'm looking for a word similar to "Schadenfreude" or "Sonder" in that it represents a very specific emotion. You dont get this feeling from an event, but rather from the implications of it. Say for example, your only sibling dies. This feeling comes from realizing you will never be an aunt/uncle, or from realizing you will have to organize your parents' funerals without your sibling's help. You are mourning the kinds of things you didnt know could be taken away from you. Anyone have a word for this emotion?
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asked Apr 17 at 2:11
Katherine W
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asked Apr 17 at 2:11
Katherine W
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asked Apr 17 at 2:11
Katherine W
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asked Apr 17 at 2:11
Katherine W
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asked Apr 17 at 2:11
Katherine W
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This is too obvious to be believable. But note than SWRs require some research; I'd recommend Google NGram; the other requirement is the requested word as a blank in a sentence.
– Xanne
Apr 17 at 3:32
maybe something like 'clear-eyed'
– lbf
Apr 17 at 3:33
it's use can be found in many books but no suggestions of an alternative single word ... at least in English
– lbf
Apr 17 at 4:28
3
Possible duplicate of A word that means "nostalgia for an experience that I did not have."
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:45
1
From the answers there: consider wistful.
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:46
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show 5 more comments
This is too obvious to be believable. But note than SWRs require some research; I'd recommend Google NGram; the other requirement is the requested word as a blank in a sentence.
– Xanne
Apr 17 at 3:32
maybe something like 'clear-eyed'
– lbf
Apr 17 at 3:33
it's use can be found in many books but no suggestions of an alternative single word ... at least in English
– lbf
Apr 17 at 4:28
3
Possible duplicate of A word that means "nostalgia for an experience that I did not have."
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:45
1
From the answers there: consider wistful.
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:46
This is too obvious to be believable. But note than SWRs require some research; I'd recommend Google NGram; the other requirement is the requested word as a blank in a sentence.
– Xanne
Apr 17 at 3:32
This is too obvious to be believable. But note than SWRs require some research; I'd recommend Google NGram; the other requirement is the requested word as a blank in a sentence.
– Xanne
Apr 17 at 3:32
maybe something like 'clear-eyed'
– lbf
Apr 17 at 3:33
maybe something like 'clear-eyed'
– lbf
Apr 17 at 3:33
it's use can be found in many books but no suggestions of an alternative single word ... at least in English
– lbf
Apr 17 at 4:28
it's use can be found in many books but no suggestions of an alternative single word ... at least in English
– lbf
Apr 17 at 4:28
3
3
Possible duplicate of A word that means "nostalgia for an experience that I did not have."
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:45
Possible duplicate of A word that means "nostalgia for an experience that I did not have."
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:45
1
1
From the answers there: consider wistful.
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:46
From the answers there: consider wistful.
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:46
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Though a bit broad, the word "melancholia" or "melancholy" can be defined as of a feeling sadness, mournfulness or lamenting with no obvious reason. I think that can include reasons never fulfilled or experienced - deeply rooted unrealized experiences.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/melancholia
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Hiraeth? - a Welsh word that has no direct translation
According to Wikipedia, the closest available English translation is homesickness or nostalgia.
Hiraeth (pronounced [hiraɪ̯θ][1]) is a Welsh word which means
'nostalgia', or, more commonly, 'homesickness'. Many Welsh people
claim 'hiraeth' is a word which cannot be translated, meaning more
than solely "missing something" or "missing home." To some, it implies
the meaning of missing a time, an era, or a person. It is associated
with the bittersweet memory of missing something or someone, while
being grateful of that/ their existence. Hiraeth bears considerable
similarities with the Portuguese concept of saudade (a key theme in
Fado music), Galician morriña, Romanian dor, Russian toska (тоска),
German Sehnsucht and Ethiopian tizita (ትዝታ).
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiraeth
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Bit annoying that it has no direct translation in English! Could you suggest some English words instead?
– marcellothearcane
Sep 2 at 19:51
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Though a bit broad, the word "melancholia" or "melancholy" can be defined as of a feeling sadness, mournfulness or lamenting with no obvious reason. I think that can include reasons never fulfilled or experienced - deeply rooted unrealized experiences.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/melancholia
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Though a bit broad, the word "melancholia" or "melancholy" can be defined as of a feeling sadness, mournfulness or lamenting with no obvious reason. I think that can include reasons never fulfilled or experienced - deeply rooted unrealized experiences.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/melancholia
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Though a bit broad, the word "melancholia" or "melancholy" can be defined as of a feeling sadness, mournfulness or lamenting with no obvious reason. I think that can include reasons never fulfilled or experienced - deeply rooted unrealized experiences.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/melancholia
answered Apr 18 at 19:36
user22542
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Though a bit broad, the word "melancholia" or "melancholy" can be defined as of a feeling sadness, mournfulness or lamenting with no obvious reason. I think that can include reasons never fulfilled or experienced - deeply rooted unrealized experiences.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/melancholia
answered Apr 18 at 19:36
user22542
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answered Apr 18 at 19:36
user22542
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answered Apr 18 at 19:36
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answered Apr 18 at 19:36
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Hiraeth? - a Welsh word that has no direct translation
According to Wikipedia, the closest available English translation is homesickness or nostalgia.
Hiraeth (pronounced [hiraɪ̯θ][1]) is a Welsh word which means
'nostalgia', or, more commonly, 'homesickness'. Many Welsh people
claim 'hiraeth' is a word which cannot be translated, meaning more
than solely "missing something" or "missing home." To some, it implies
the meaning of missing a time, an era, or a person. It is associated
with the bittersweet memory of missing something or someone, while
being grateful of that/ their existence. Hiraeth bears considerable
similarities with the Portuguese concept of saudade (a key theme in
Fado music), Galician morriña, Romanian dor, Russian toska (тоска),
German Sehnsucht and Ethiopian tizita (ትዝታ).
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiraeth
edited Sep 4 at 12:43
Lumberjack
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Welcome to English Language & Usage. We like to see answers with solid explanations and authoritative references. Perhaps you could edit your answer to provide more detail and some links to support it? Also, you might want to take the site tour and read through the help center.
– Roger Sinasohn
Aug 31 at 21:16
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Bit annoying that it has no direct translation in English! Could you suggest some English words instead?
– marcellothearcane
Sep 2 at 19:51
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Hiraeth? - a Welsh word that has no direct translation
According to Wikipedia, the closest available English translation is homesickness or nostalgia.
Hiraeth (pronounced [hiraɪ̯θ][1]) is a Welsh word which means
'nostalgia', or, more commonly, 'homesickness'. Many Welsh people
claim 'hiraeth' is a word which cannot be translated, meaning more
than solely "missing something" or "missing home." To some, it implies
the meaning of missing a time, an era, or a person. It is associated
with the bittersweet memory of missing something or someone, while
being grateful of that/ their existence. Hiraeth bears considerable
similarities with the Portuguese concept of saudade (a key theme in
Fado music), Galician morriña, Romanian dor, Russian toska (тоска),
German Sehnsucht and Ethiopian tizita (ትዝታ).
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiraeth
edited Sep 4 at 12:43
Lumberjack
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answered Aug 31 at 21:04
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Welcome to English Language & Usage. We like to see answers with solid explanations and authoritative references. Perhaps you could edit your answer to provide more detail and some links to support it? Also, you might want to take the site tour and read through the help center.
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Bit annoying that it has no direct translation in English! Could you suggest some English words instead?
– marcellothearcane
Sep 2 at 19:51
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Hiraeth? - a Welsh word that has no direct translation
According to Wikipedia, the closest available English translation is homesickness or nostalgia.
Hiraeth (pronounced [hiraɪ̯θ][1]) is a Welsh word which means
'nostalgia', or, more commonly, 'homesickness'. Many Welsh people
claim 'hiraeth' is a word which cannot be translated, meaning more
than solely "missing something" or "missing home." To some, it implies
the meaning of missing a time, an era, or a person. It is associated
with the bittersweet memory of missing something or someone, while
being grateful of that/ their existence. Hiraeth bears considerable
similarities with the Portuguese concept of saudade (a key theme in
Fado music), Galician morriña, Romanian dor, Russian toska (тоска),
German Sehnsucht and Ethiopian tizita (ትዝታ).
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiraeth
edited Sep 4 at 12:43
Lumberjack
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answered Aug 31 at 21:04
Pooks
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Hiraeth? - a Welsh word that has no direct translation
According to Wikipedia, the closest available English translation is homesickness or nostalgia.
Hiraeth (pronounced [hiraɪ̯θ][1]) is a Welsh word which means
'nostalgia', or, more commonly, 'homesickness'. Many Welsh people
claim 'hiraeth' is a word which cannot be translated, meaning more
than solely "missing something" or "missing home." To some, it implies
the meaning of missing a time, an era, or a person. It is associated
with the bittersweet memory of missing something or someone, while
being grateful of that/ their existence. Hiraeth bears considerable
similarities with the Portuguese concept of saudade (a key theme in
Fado music), Galician morriña, Romanian dor, Russian toska (тоска),
German Sehnsucht and Ethiopian tizita (ትዝታ).
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiraeth
edited Sep 4 at 12:43
Lumberjack
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answered Aug 31 at 21:04
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Lumberjack
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Bit annoying that it has no direct translation in English! Could you suggest some English words instead?
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Sep 2 at 19:51
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Welcome to English Language & Usage. We like to see answers with solid explanations and authoritative references. Perhaps you could edit your answer to provide more detail and some links to support it? Also, you might want to take the site tour and read through the help center.
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Aug 31 at 21:16
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Bit annoying that it has no direct translation in English! Could you suggest some English words instead?
– marcellothearcane
Sep 2 at 19:51
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Welcome to English Language & Usage. We like to see answers with solid explanations and authoritative references. Perhaps you could edit your answer to provide more detail and some links to support it? Also, you might want to take the site tour and read through the help center.
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Bit annoying that it has no direct translation in English! Could you suggest some English words instead?
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Bit annoying that it has no direct translation in English! Could you suggest some English words instead?
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Sep 2 at 19:51
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This is too obvious to be believable. But note than SWRs require some research; I'd recommend Google NGram; the other requirement is the requested word as a blank in a sentence.
– Xanne
Apr 17 at 3:32
maybe something like 'clear-eyed'
– lbf
Apr 17 at 3:33
it's use can be found in many books but no suggestions of an alternative single word ... at least in English
– lbf
Apr 17 at 4:28
3
Possible duplicate of A word that means "nostalgia for an experience that I did not have."
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:45
1
From the answers there: consider wistful.
– Lawrence
Apr 17 at 5:46