wistful

Andy likes watching the toddlers, but he is wistful about his old life, and somewhat defensive about his new one.

Her earnest face brightened with a wistful yet pleasant smile.

"I think it is beautiful," Connie said softly, and her lips drooped a little, and a wistful pathos crept into her voice.

"'Twould be nice," she breathed, her grey eyes wide with wistful pleasure.

A mild and wistful pang, which McLean refused to name, made itself known.

Yet, Graeme watched her sister next day, and for many days, with eyes which even Fanny could see were wistful and anxious.