hopeful

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈhoʊpfəl/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈhəʊpfəl/

Adjective

hopeful

1. feeling hope

   I have been very hopeful.

   I am hopeful that I will recover from the disease.

2. inspiring hope

Antonyms

• hopeless
• desperate
• dejected

Translations

• Italian: speranzoso
• Spanish: esperanzado

Translations

• Russian: обнадёживающий

Noun

hopeful (plural hopefuls)

1. somebody who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election

   Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week.

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