high hopes

NOUN

anticipation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehension hope joy prospect

STRONG

contemplation expectancy foresight foretaste impatience outlook preconception premonition preoccupation prescience presentiment promise trust

WEAK

awaiting looking forward

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance

WEAK

amazement astonishment doubt fear sensation surprise unreadiness wonder

Example Sentences

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The Sparks are 4-5 after starting the season with high hopes to make a return to the postseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

When Venkatesham started work on 1 June last year, he had high hopes.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

There had also been high hopes in November that Germany, the EU's largest economy, would rebound this year and grow by 1.2 percent overall, but that was sharply cut to 0.6 percent Thursday.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Netflix certainly has high hopes, and is positioning the show as a strong Emmy contender.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

"Patty, I got high hopes for you, young lady. Let's make it happen."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds

high hopes

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