hopefulness
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.
For 21-year-old Marwa, the momentary burst of relief, of hopefulness, at having gotten out of Kabul in 2021 was morphing into something darker and foggier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
That his hopefulness reads as synthetic or unrealistic is a broader indictment of how cruel the world has become, and how quickly we’ve accepted casual coldness as the norm.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
"There's a real hopefulness about booking a nice villa somewhere and thinking everyone's going to have a great time together," says Antonia.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
In Short’s own words, it shows a vitality and hopefulness that this 20-something woman had for her future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
“You’re not helping my hopefulness, George Washington. I’m going to bed.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
