yearning

/ˈjɜrnɪŋ/
noun
  1. A strong, deep, and often sad desire for something.
    • The poem expressed a quiet yearning for peace.
    • His yearning for adventure led him to travel the world.
    • She felt a deep yearning to return to her childhood home.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Showing or feeling a strong desire or longing.
    • He gave her a yearning look from across the room.
    • The dog let out a yearning whine when its owner left.
    • Her yearning voice made the song feel very emotional.
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