English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i've lost my appetite" Mean?

Learn what "i've lost my appetite" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I've lost my appetite.

This means the speaker does not want to eat, usually because of stress, emotion, or illness.

From Camouflage, Episode 12

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker says they do not feel like eating.

Usage Scenario

Use this in everyday conversation when you are too upset or unwell to eat. It is natural and common, but usually sounds slightly more formal than I don't feel like eating.

Better ways to say it

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I've lost my appetite.
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I have no appetite.
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I don't feel like eating.

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