languish

• Verb, das das Schwächerwerden, den Verlust von Kraft oder Lebensenergie bezeichnet, oft durch Vernachlässigung oder ungünstige Bedingungen. Auch: sich in einer Situation befinden, aus der man nicht herauskommt, und dabei leiden.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming weak, feeble, or losing vitality, often due to neglect or unfavorable conditions.

1. Suffer or fail to thriveC1formal

   To become weak or feeble; to lose strength or vitality.

   Dahinsiechen

   • The plant languished in the dark corner of the room.
   • He languished in prison for years without a trial.
   • The economy languished during the recession.

   Synonymeatrophydeclinedeterioratedroopfadeflagsufferwiltwither

   Antonymebloomflourishprosperthrive

2. Long or pine forC1formal

   To experience a longing or yearning for something or someone.

   Sich sehnen

   • She languished for her homeland while living abroad.
   • He languished after his lost love for many years.
   • The poet languished for inspiration in his quiet study.

   Synonymeachecravehankerlongpineyearn