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单词 hopefulness
释义

hopeful

1 of 2

adjective

hope·​ful ˈhōp-fəl How to pronounce hopeful (audio)
1
: having qualities which inspire hope
hopeful signs of economic recovery
2
: full of hope : inclined to hope
hopefulness noun

hopeful

2 of 2

noun

: aspirant
Olympic hopefuls

Synonyms

Adjective

  • auspicious
  • bright
  • encouraging
  • fair
  • golden
  • heartening
  • likely
  • optimistic
  • promising
  • propitious
  • roseate
  • rose-colored
  • rosy
  • upbeat

Noun

  • applicant
  • applier
  • aspirant
  • campaigner
  • candidate
  • contender
  • expectant
  • prospect
  • seeker
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Example Sentences

Adjective The mood is sad rather than hopeful. He was hopeful that things would get better soon. I still feel hopeful about the future. She is hopeful of winning the race. a hopeful tone of voice There are hopeful signs that the crisis may end soon. The movie has a hopeful ending. Investigators report that there have been some hopeful developments in the case. Noun the three mayoral hopefuls are going to debate on local TV See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
But there are some reasons for the Diamondbacks to be hopeful. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was hopeful that Benzema will be back soon, though. Mattias KarÉn, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 Jayne Murphy, marketing director for The Glenlivet, is hopeful. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 Clinical Director Herb Stricklin said the personal stories are hopeful. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 But Tomažič is hopeful that won’t always be the case. Tom Page, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter ahead of Dark Waters‘ release, Bilott was hopeful the film would bring the public health issue to a wider audience. Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Aug. 2022 Abusir, who left his job as a computer engineer to open the cafe in 2013, is hopeful that the Little Arabia name will bring more customers and promote cultural exchange. Gabriel San Románstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Still, Coffey as well as Weinstein, Hunt and Gordon, are hopeful and each believes these actions can help lead to women's equality. The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2022
Noun
The viral moment announced Han as a budding star but was just another step in the long journey of an Olympic hopeful. Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2022 The Boston College grad, a former Olympic hopeful as a speedskater, is one of the fastest players in the league. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 Trump’s secretary picks won in Ohio but lost in Georgia, and his Michigan hopeful has been unofficially named the GOP candidate. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 29 June 2022 The blockbuster hopeful opened in 15 major markets this week, including the likes of Italy, Mexico and Brazil, and has already sunk its teeth into $16.7 million through Thursday. Brent Lang, Variety, 3 June 2022 Hurley gained recognition as a hopeful on Love Is Blind's second season. Dory Jackson And Melody Chiu, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 Who will earn the second spot is still unclear as Ammar Campa-Najjar, a former congressional hopeful, received 22 percent and Jill Galvez, a Chula Vista City Council member, followed closely with 20 percent. San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2022 That includes Ryan Kelley, a GOP gubernatorial hopeful who declined to participate in a primary debate hosted at the conference. Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2022 Viewers first met Hurley as a hopeful on the second season of Love Is Blind. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1720, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hopeful

adjective

hope·​ful ˈhōp-fəl How to pronounce hopeful (audio)
1
: full of hope
2
: giving hope : promising
a hopeful sign

hopefulness

noun

as in cheerfulness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • cheerfulness
  • optimism
  • idealism
  • brightness
  • hope
  • sunniness
  • rosiness
  • perkiness
  • sanguinity
  • meliorism
  • bullishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pessimism
  • skepticism
  • cynicism
  • hopelessness
  • concern
  • despair
  • apprehension
  • desperation
  • discouragement
  • caution
  • gloom
  • bearishness
  • realism
  • pragmatism
  • bleakness
  • gloominess
  • disheartenment
  • dreariness
  • cheerlessness
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