hoped-for

ADJECTIVE

expected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

likely predicted proposed scheduled

STRONG

awaited coming contemplated envisioned foreseen foretold prophesied

WEAK

counted upon due foreseeable looked-for planned for predictable prepared for

ADJECTIVE

prospective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eventual expected proposed soon-to-be

WEAK

about to be approaching awaited coming considered destined forthcoming future imminent impending intended likely looked-for planned possible promised to come to-be

Antonyms

WEAK

agreed concurred

Example Sentences

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Muse said he “would have hoped for a much larger, multiyear announcement” on buybacks based on Nvidia’s plans for free cash flow.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The gain is an unwelcome one for buyers—and the companies who serve them—who hoped for a significant reduction in mortgage rates in 2026.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The merger hasn’t resulted in the efficient, transcontinental powerhouse that investors had hoped for.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

However, it also failed to deliver the increase in sporting participation that organisers had hoped for.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Mayor Smiley had hoped for more contestants, but after Stone Fox had entered, well...you couldn’t blame people for wanting to save their money.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner

hoped-for

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