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to languish
01
to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow
Beispiele
The abandoned animals languish without care.
02
to long deeply or yearn for something or someone absent
Beispiele
The exile languished for familiar faces and familiar streets.
03
to display outward signs of sentimental, dreamy, or melancholy emotion
Beispiele
When asked about her past, she languished with a melancholic gaze.
04
dahinsiechen, stagnieren
to fail to be successful or make any progress
Beispiele
Despite her qualifications, she languished in an entry-level position with no opportunities for advancement.
Trotz ihrer Qualifikationen vegetierte sie in einer Einstiegsposition ohne Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten dahin.
Lexikalischer Baum
languisher
languishing
languish
