Definitions

hopeful

[hohp-fuhl] / ˈhoʊp fəl /

ADJECTIVE

optimistic, expectant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buoyant cheerful comfortable confident eager enthusiastic rosy sanguine trusting upbeat

STRONG

calm content faithful high

WEAK

anticipating anticipative assured at ease blithe elated emboldened expecting forward-looking hoping inspirited keeping the faith lighthearted looking forward to reassured rose-colored satisfied serene trustful unflagging

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic depressed down pessimistic sad unenthusiastic unhappy

WEAK

despairing desperate despondent discouraged fearful low wretched

ADJECTIVE

promising, auspicious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful encouraging exciting favorable fortunate good gracious likely pleasant probable reasonable reassuring rosy

STRONG

cheering fair fine fit halcyon pleasing rousing stirring uplifting

WEAK

advantageous arousing beneficial bright conducive convenient elating enlivening expeditious flattering fortifying golden heartening helpful inspiring inspiriting lucky opportune promiseful propitious providential roseate suitable sunny timely well-timed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreeable hateful implausible mean nasty unlikely unpleasant unpromising

STRONG

cloudy dark rainy stormy

WEAK

gloomy hopeless inauspicious pointless

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Despite hitting a speed bump this week, Kaur said the Sikh trucking community remains hopeful.

From Los Angeles Times

Rubio was also hopeful that countries would send troops as part of the force in Gaza.

From Barron's

And yet, even in the darkness, I witnessed something hopeful.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was the most normal, hopeful sight imaginable.

From Los Angeles Times

Though they have yet to collect the money, Mr Khatik and Mr Mohammed say they are hopeful.

From BBC