homesick
UK: ˈhəʊmsɪk | US: ˈhoʊmsɪk
adj. feeling sad or depressed because one is away from home and longs to return
The word "homesick" emerged in the early 17th century, combining "home" (Old English hām, meaning a dwelling or familiar place) and "sick" (Old English sēoc, meaning ill or distressed). The term originally described physical illness caused by longing for home, later evolving to emphasize emotional distress. Its structure reflects the Germanic tendency to compound concrete nouns with states of being (e.g., "lovesick").
After a month abroad, she grew increasingly homesick.
College freshmen often feel homesick during their first semester.
His letters revealed how homesick he was while working overseas.
The soldier’s homesick longing for his family was palpable.
No matter how exciting the trip, I always get homesick by the third week.