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Synonyms & Similar Words
optimistic prediction
favorable outlook
promising prognosis
positive projection
encouraging forecast
rosy expectation
sunny prediction
cheerful prophecy
heartening prospect
uplifting forecast
auspicious outlook
favorable forecast
bright prediction
encouraging outlook
hopeful prognosis
promising forecast
positive expectation
optimistic outlook
favorable projection
heartening forecast
cheerful prediction
sunny expectation
rosy prognosis
uplifting outlook
auspicious prediction
bright outlook
promising expectation
encouraging projection
Meaning of Hopeful Forecast
A hopeful forecast refers to a prediction or projection that is favorable or promising.
Definitions
- A forecast or prediction that is favorable or promising
- * A statement or estimate about the future that is based on current trends and is expected to be positive
Etymology of Hopeful Forecast
The word "hopeful" comes from the Old English word "hopian", which means to hope or wish
The word "forecast" comes from the Old English words "fore" (meaning before) and "castan" (meaning to throw), originally referring to the act of throwing or casting forward, and later developing to mean a prediction or estimate of future events
Example Uses
- The weather report gave a hopeful forecast for the weekend, with plenty of sunshine and clear skies
- * The company's financial forecast was hopeful, with expected profits exceeding last year's
- * The doctor gave a hopeful prognosis, saying that the patient was likely to make a full recovery
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
gloomy prediction
dismal forecast
unfavorable outlook
bleak prognosis
pessimistic projection
negative expectation
discouraging forecast
depressing prediction
hopeless prognosis
unfavorable expectation
bleak forecast
gloomy outlook
dismal projection
pessimistic outlook
negative forecast
discouraging prognosis