verb (used without object), re·pined, re·pin·ing.
- to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain.
verb
- (intr) to be fretful or low-spirited through discontent
“to be fretfully discontented,” mid-15c., probably from re-, here likely an intensive prefix, + pine (v.) “yearn.” Related: Repined; repining.