to languish
01
to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow
Exempel
The abandoned animals languish without care.
02
to long deeply or yearn for something or someone absent
Exempel
The exile languished for familiar faces and familiar streets.
03
to display outward signs of sentimental, dreamy, or melancholy emotion
Exempel
When asked about her past, she languished with a melancholic gaze.
04
förfalla, stagnera
to fail to be successful or make any progress
Exempel
Despite her qualifications, she languished in an entry-level position with no opportunities for advancement.
Trots sina kvalifikationer försmäktade hon i en instegsposition utan möjligheter till framsteg.
Lexikalt Träd
languisher
languishing
languish
