Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Wistful

Sorrowful

The most appropriate synonym of the word "wistful" is sorrowful.

• Contented means feeling satisfied or happy with one's situation.
• Happy means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
• Shallow means lacking in depth or seriousness.

Wistful, on the other hand, means feeling a vague or pensive sadness, typically for something unattainable or lost. Sorrowful also means feeling sadness or grief.