Homesickness vs. Homesick

Homesicknessnoun

The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

Homesicknessnoun

a longing to return home

Homesicknessnoun

a feeling of longing for one's home during a period of absence from it

Homesickness

Homesickness is the distress caused by being away from home. Its cognitive hallmark is preoccupying thoughts of home and attachment objects.

Homesickadjective

(with for) missing one's home and family very much when away; nostalgic

Homesickadjective

Pining for home; in a nostalgic condition.

Homesickadjective

unhappy at being away and longing for familiar things or persons

Homesickadjective

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it