Meaning Of The Word Wistful

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What's The Definition Of Wistful?

wistful
adjective: Someone who is wistful is rather sad because they want something and know that they cannot have it.

wistful in American English
showing or expressing vague yearnings; longing pensively
adjective: characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning

wistful in British English
adjective: sadly pensive, esp about something yearned for

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