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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Managers of agricultural water agencies in the San Joaquin Valley welcomed the announcement of an increase in supply, but also said 25% is disappointing and less than they had hoped for.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

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

From BBC • May 16, 2026

She had hoped for a smile with the “bacon-and-eggs,” but James didn’t look up from the linoleum.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

hoped-for

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