wishfulness
The state or quality of being wishfulThe state or quality of being wishful.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or quality of being wishful.
(uncountable, usually)Wishful thinking.
More definitions
- an unrealistic yearning
Forms
plural: wishfulnesses| Singular | wishfulness |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedwishful
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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