wistful

Example Sentences

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The first single, Days We Left Behind, premiered on BBC Radio Merseyside, and finds the singer in a wistful, nostalgic mood.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

There’s that almost wistful look that she has at the gas station, getting the coffees.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Some people who don’t expect an inheritance might feel wistful or even sad about their financial prospects, especially when relatives and friends are on the receiving end.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

They were signs of a nation’s respect, or at least wistful nostalgia.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2026

She seemed wistful, almost as if she did have regrets.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu