Definitions of wishful
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having or expressing desire for something
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synonyms:
desirous
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appetent
marked by eager desire
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athirst, hungry, thirsty
(usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
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avid, devouring, esurient, greedy
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
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covetous, envious, jealous
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
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nostalgic
unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
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homesick
longing to return home
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Antonyms:
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undesiring, undesirous
having or feeling no desire
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appetent
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desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
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ambitious, aspirational
having a strong desire for success or achievement
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ambitious, aspirational
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