hopeful

US /ˈhoʊp.fəl/

UK /ˈhoʊp.fəl/

1.

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event

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She felt hopeful about her chances of getting the job.

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The doctor gave us a hopeful prognosis.

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optimistic positive promising encouraging

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hopeless pessimistic

1.

a person who is hopeful

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The young hopeful waited for the audition results.

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Many hopefuls gathered for the talent show.

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aspirant candidate contender prospect

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loser failure

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hope cross my heart (and hope to die)