Antonyms for repining

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-pahyn

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpaɪn

Definition of repining

Origin : "to be fretfully discontented," mid-15c., probably from re-, here likely an intensive prefix, + pine (v.) "yearn." Related: Repined; repining.

verb complai

Example sentences :

And anyhow, repining is only a counterfeit repentance, you know.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

The most part of them concluded that he was repining for the loss of his former state.
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

If I were given to dreaming or repining I should say Fate was dead against me.
Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum

Will not our pride of good blood teach us other lessons than repining?
Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever

"Repining is useless, if not sinful," observed Mary Percival.
Extract from : « The Settlers in Canada » by Frederick Marryat

But no need of repining, and time is money, especially in such a case.
Extract from : « Ranching, Sport and Travel » by Thomas Carson

“Repining is useless, if not sinful,” observed Mary Percival.
Extract from : « The Settlers in Canada » by Frederick Marryat

But not a repining word escaped the lips of Father Marquette.
Extract from : « The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago » by John S. C. Abbott

I was very proud of not repining, not wishing for any thing in this world.
Extract from : « Hortense, Makers of History Series » by John S. C. Abbott

While you are repining over what is beyond recall, events are moving on.
Extract from : « Problems of Expansion » by Whitelaw Reid

Synonyms for repining

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