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hopeful

ho·pe·ful

UK/ˈhəʊpfl̩/ US/ˈhoʊpfl̩/ fairly common
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

having or manifesting or inspiring hope

  • “a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets”
  • “found a hopeful way of attacking the problem”
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2.

presaging good fortune

  • “she made a fortunate decision to go to medical school”
  • “rosy predictions”
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noun

1.

an ambitious and aspiring young person

  • “a lofty aspirant”
  • “two executive hopefuls joined the firm”
  • “the audience was full of Madonna wannabes”
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Origin

From hope + -ful.

Phrases

  • hopeful monster

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