wistfulness
Definitions
A feeling of vague or regretful longing.
A state of pensive sadness or melancholy.
Examples
A sense of wistfulness washed over her as she looked through the old photo album.
He spoke about his childhood home with a quiet wistfulness that touched everyone in the room.
The melody of the violin carried a deep wistfulness that perfectly captured the mood of the autumn evening.
Synonyms
longing yearning pining nostalgia melancholy sadness regretfulness
Antonyms
contentment satisfaction cheerfulness happiness joy indifference apathy