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English > 1 sense of the word wishfulness:
NOUNfeelingwishfulnessan unrealistic yearning
English > wishfulness: 1 sense > noun 1, feeling
MeaningAn unrealistic yearning.
Broaderlonging, yearning, hungrinessprolonged unfulfilled desire or need
Adjectiveswishfulhaving or expressing desire for something