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wistfulness Synonyms

Another word for wistfulness

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• noun (Context 1)

A state of quiet, pensive sadness and gentle yearning, especially for something in the past or something unattainable.

Usage Example

"A sense of longing washed over her as she flipped through the pages of her childhood photo album."

Strongest
longing
yearning
Strong
nostalgia
melancholy
pensiveness
Weak
pine

Opposites of wistfulness

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

contentment
satisfaction
fulfillment
cheerfulness
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• Nearby Words

wisteria
wistful
wistfully
wistfulness
wit
witch
witch hazel

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