Contentment and Wistfulness

Opposite meaning words

Contentment noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.

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Wistfulness is an antonym for contentment.

Wistfulness noun - A sadly pensive longing.

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Contentment is an antonym for wistfulness.

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