lovelorn

Example Sentences

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The result is a lovelorn duet that is punctuated by the swooning harmonies of Anthony and Aguilar.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

Have warm feelings toward Copenhagen’s favorite son, Hans Christian Andersen, and his little tales about lovelorn mermaids and ugly ducklings?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025

Yet the chronicling of Bridget’s lovelorn escapades still struck a chord in people trying to balance new modernity with the pull of romantic desire.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

She meets Arthur and Hae-sung dates someone else until another 12 years go by and he shows up in New York, lovelorn and wondering what would have been.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024

The lovelorn giant knew Galatea would never have him; his case was hopeless.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton