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An unrealistic yearning
Answer for the clue "An unrealistic yearning ", 11 letters:
wishfulness
Word definitions for wishfulness in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an unrealistic yearning
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The state or quality of being wishful; sometimes specifically wishful thinking
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Wishful \Wish"ful\, a. [Cf. Wistful .] Having desire, or ardent desire; longing. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes. From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To greet mine own land with my wishful sight. --Shak. Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] --Chapman. ...
Usage examples of wishfulness.
It was nothing but a kind of last-ditch wishfulness that made him go quietly into Calvin Gray's bedroom.