Joy and Wistfulness

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Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

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Wistfulness is an antonym for joy.

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

Wistfulness noun - A sadly pensive longing.

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Joy is an antonym for wistfulness in depression topic.

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