Wishfulness (Noun)
Meaning
An unrealistic yearning.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- Her eyes sparkled with wishfulness as she gazed at the exotic destinations in the travel brochure, knowing she couldn't afford any of them.
- His declaration of wanting to be a millionaire by the time he's 25 was met with amusement by his parents, who knew it was just youthful wishfulness.
- She couldn't help but feel a pang of wishfulness every time she saw couples holding hands, wishing she had that kind of love in her life.
- His wishfulness for a big career in Hollywood was admirable, but the harsh reality was that he needed a more practical plan.
- Her childhood dream of flying without wings still lingered in her imagination, a sweet albeit unrealistic example of her enduring wishfulness.