Meaning & use
yearner
A person who feels a strong, wistful longing or desire for something not easily attained.
See it in a sentence
The old poet was a hopeless yearner, always longing for his lost youth.
As a lifelong yearner for adventure, she finally booked a one-way ticket abroad.
A note on using this word
"Yearner" is a rare word formed from the common verb "yearn"; most writers prefer phrases like "someone who yearns" in everyday use.
Words with a similar meaning
dreamer
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