wist

/wɪst/

Definitions

1. verb

to feel sorrow or regret, especially for something that has been lost

“She couldn’t help but wist for the carefree days of her youth.”

2. noun

a feeling of sorrow or regret, especially for something that has been lost

“The wist that had been growing inside her was finally too much to bear.”

3. adjective

sad or regretful, especially because something is being lost

“The wist look in her eyes made it clear she was heartbroken.”

Synonyms

  • longing
  • regret
  • sorrow

Antonyms

  • happiness
  • joy