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Synonyms & Similar Words
optimism
confidence
positivity
cheerfulness
enthusiasm
encouragement
reassurance
promise
expectation
anticipation
faith
trust
reliance
buoyancy
resilience
courage
heart
spirit
confidence
cheer
elation
euphoria
joy
jubilation
ecstasy
bliss
delight
excitement
thrill
fervor
zeal
passion
aspiration
ambition
desire
longing
yearning
wish
dream
vision
idealism
romanticism
sanguinity
sunny
bright
rosy
golden
optimistic
hopeful
positive
enthusiastic
encouraging
reassuring
inspiring
uplifting
heartening
invigorating
energizing
stimulating
motivating
exhilarating
Meaning of Hopefulness
According to Merriam-Webster, hopefulness refers to a feeling or attitude of optimism and confidence, a feeling that something good will happen or is likely to happen.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines hopefulness as a feeling of hope and optimism about the future.
- The Oxford Dictionary describes hopefulness as a feeling of having hope, a positive and optimistic attitude towards something.
Example Uses
- The hopefulness in her eyes was inspiring, and it motivated us to work harder towards our goal.
- The new policy has brought hopefulness to the community, and people are now more confident about their future.
- Despite the challenges, the team's hopefulness and determination helped them to achieve success.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
despair
hopelessness
pessimism
negativity
gloom
doom
despondency
desperation
desolation
discouragement
disillusionment
cynicism
skepticism
doubt
uncertainty
fear
anxiety
worry
concern
unease
apprehension
dread
trepidation
alarm
panic
desperation
resignation
defeatism
fatalism
resignation
futility
powerlessness
helplessness