11 Words Youve Always Needed but Never Realized Existed ...

By Holly

Have you ever struggled to explain how you were feeling, because there was no accurate word to describe your emotions? Well, there probably was a word, but you just didn't realize it existed. There are so many pieces of language out there that it's impossible to learn them all, but there's no harm in trying. Here are a few words you've always needed, but never realized existed:

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1. Wanderlust

Wanderlust Are you struggling to try to find yourself? Then this is the word you can use to describe the feeling you're going through. It's a word we rarely hear, which is odd, considering that it's a common thing to experience.

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Wanderlust grips many of us - a yearning for travel and the desire to explore unfamiliar territories. It's that itch to pack your bags and set off on an adventure to distant lands, immerse yourself in new cultures, and collect experiences that shape who we are. Whether it's a spontaneous road trip or a meticulously planned journey across continents, wanderlust fuels our soul's quest for growth and self-discovery. It's the magnetic pull towards the unknown, prompting us to leave our comfort zones and embrace the vast beauty of the world beyond our doorstep.

2. Sillage

Sillage This word is used to describe something that lingers. However, according to Oxford, it's most commonly used to describe a perfume that lingers after a person leaves.

3. Caraphernelia

Caraphernelia If you're a fan of the band Pierce the Veil, you've probably heard this word, because it's the name of one of their songs. It's best used after a rough breakup to describe exactly what you're going through. There's no better word for it than this.

4. Mamihlapinatapai

Mamihlapinatapai Do you wish that your crush would just walk over to you and ask you out already? Well, he might be looking right back at you, thinking the same exact thing. If he is, it's a perfect example of mamihlapinatapai.

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5. Hiraeth

Hiraeth This is one of the saddest things that can happen to a person. If you're longing to go to a home that you've never actually had, then you know what it's like. It's missing a memory, and not an actual location.

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6. Orenda

Orenda Some people will believe in this idea, and others will claim that it's foolish. Either way, it's something that you should keep in mind as you're journeying through life. It could change the way that you view the world.

7. Vorfreude

Vorfreude Do you start tingling every time you think of your impending graduation? What you're feeling is vorfreude. You're just so happy about the future event that you're excited over it before it even happens.

8. Tsundoku

Tsundoku Every bookworm is guilty of this. You'll find a book that looks amazing, buy it, then leave it on your shelf with all the other novels that you plan on reading, but never do. It's a never-ending cycle.

9. Cafune

Cafune Do you enjoy cuddling in bed with your partner, running your fingers through his hair? Well, now you have a word to describe your actions.

10. Cryptoscopophilia

Cryptoscopophilia Here's another word that describes most people. It's not unusual to wonder what's hidden behind closed doors. The next time you're curious as to what lay inside a stranger's house, you can use this word to describe your emotions.

11. Eigengrau

Eigengrau This is a sight that we never really think about, even though we see it often. The next time that you're left in darkness, you can think about the meaning of this word. It'll make you realize that there are so many things in life that we constantly experience, but have never given a name to.

You should never underestimate the importance of words. The right ones can help you explain yourself to others, and more importantly, to yourself. What other words do you know of that most people have never heard of before?

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Vorfreude and eigengrau are both German words haha

Sillage is a yummy word🔥

So dangerous

Sillage is a yummy word🔥

I can't pronounce half these words haha

they should put the pronunciation haha

Sillage is a yummy word🔥

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