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Synonyms & Similar Words
optimistic
positive
encouraging
promising
favorable
auspicious
heartening
uplifting
inspiring
cheerful
buoyant
sanguine
confident
assured
certain
secure
faith
trusting
reliant
expectant
enthusiastic
eager
excited
motivated
aspirational
ambitious
desirous
wishful
longing
yearning
wistful
dreamy
idealistic
romantic
confident
assured
hopeful
cheerful
sanguine
sunny
rosy
bright
radiant
beaming
glowing
effervescent
ebullient
irrepressible
unbridled
unrestrained
effusive
exuberant
vibrant
lively
dynamic
energetic
zealous
fervent
ardent
passionate
dedicated
devoted
committed
resolute
determined
unwavering
unshakeable
unrelenting
persistent
indefatigable
Meaning of Hopeful
According to Merriam-Webster, "hopeful" means having a feeling or attitude of hope, or having a good chance of success.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "hopeful" as feeling or showing hope for the future, or likely to be successful.
- The Oxford Dictionary describes "hopeful" as feeling or showing hope, or giving reason to hope.
Example Uses
- The team was hopeful that they would win the championship after their recent string of victories.
- She was hopeful that the new job would provide her with better opportunities for career advancement.
- The community was hopeful that the new development project would bring in more businesses and create jobs.
- He was hopeful that the treatment would be successful and he would make a full recovery.
- The family was hopeful that they would be reunited with their loved one who was missing.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
hopeless
desperate
pessimistic
negative
discouraging
unfavorable
gloomy
dismal
bleak
depressing
disheartening
uninspiring
unenthusiastic
unmotivated
apathetic
disinterested
unresponsive
unreactive
detached
indifferent
resigned
defeated
demoralized
demotivated
dispirited
dejected
despondent
despairing
desperate
forlorn
forsaken
abandoned
rejected
spurned
disillusioned
disappointed
discontented
dissatisfied
unhappy
miserable
wretched
woeful
sorrowful
mournful
melancholy
morose
glum
gloomy
somber
dismal
dreary
bleak
cheerless
joyless
hopeless
hapless
luckless
unfortunate
ill-fated
ill-starred
star-crossed
unlucky
unsuccessful
failed
failing
floundering
struggling
foundering
sinking
declining
deteriorating
fading
waning
diminishing
decreasing
losing
lost