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Another word for wistful

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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing, often accompanied by a gentle sadness for the past.

Usage Example

"She gave a nostalgic smile as she looked through the old family photo album."

Strongest
nostalgic
yearning
longing
Strong
pensive
melancholic
reflective
rueful
plaintive
Weak
forlorn

Opposites of wistful

The opposite of wistful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

content
satisfied
cheerful
unconcerned
indifferent
apathetic
See all opposites of wistful

• Nearby Words

wisplike
wispy
wisteria
wistful
wistfully
wistfulness
wit

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wistful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wistful
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