Cool MateMeaning of Hopeful
believing that something you want will happen
In simple words: Feeling positive and expecting good things to happen.
Hopeful in a sentence
- She felt hopeful about the outcome of the exam after studying all week.
- The hopeful candidate prepared his speech with great enthusiasm.
- Despite the challenges, they remained hopeful that the project would succeed.
- Several hopefuls lined up for the chance to audition for the lead role.
- She looked hopeful, believing that things would improve soon.
How to use Hopeful
Use 'hopeful' when discussing positive expectations, especially in personal or professional contexts. Avoid in overly casual situations where emotions aren't the focus.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'hopeful' person looking up at the sky, dreaming about a bright future.
Related words
Collocations with Hopeful
Synonyms for Hopeful
Opposites of Hopeful
- pessimistic
- hopeless
- negative
Common mistakes with Hopeful
- Using 'hopeful' when referring to things that are certain.
- Confusing 'hopeful' with 'hopeless' and using them interchangeably.
- Incorrectly using it as a noun (e.g., 'he is a hopeful').
Hopeful appears in
Hopeful in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متفائل
الشعور بالإيجابية وتوقع حدوث أشياء جيدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আশাবাদী
ইতিবাচক বোধ করা এবং ভাল কিছু ঘটার আশা করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Hoffnungsvoll
Sich positiv fühlen und erwarten, dass gute Dinge passieren.
- SpanishEspañol
Esperanzado/a
Sentirse positivo y esperar que sucedan cosas buenas.
- Persianفارسی
امیدوار
حس مثبت داشتن و انتظار اتفاقات خوب را داشتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Espéré
Se sentir positif et s'attendre à ce que de bonnes choses arrivent.
- ItalianItaliano
Speranzoso/a
Sentirsi positivi e aspettarsi che accadano cose buone.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Esperançoso(a)
Sentindo-se positivo e esperando que coisas boas aconteçam.
- RussianРусский
Hopeful
Чувствуешь себя позитивно и ожидаешь хороших событий.
- Urduاردو
امیدوار
مثبت محسوس کرنا اور اچھی چیزوں کے ہونے کی توقع رکھنا۔
- Chinese中文
充满希望的
感觉积极，期待好事发生。
More words like Hopeful
- Optimistic
- Promising
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- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Hopeful
What does Hopeful mean?
Feeling positive and expecting good things to happen.
What is the definition of Hopeful?
believing that something you want will happen
How do you use Hopeful in a sentence?
She felt hopeful about the outcome of the exam after studying all week.
Can you give another example of Hopeful?
The hopeful candidate prepared his speech with great enthusiasm.
What are synonyms for Hopeful?
Common alternatives include optimistic, promising.
What is the opposite of Hopeful?
Opposite meanings include pessimistic, hopeless, negative.
What words go with Hopeful?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, seem, extremely, fairly, very, about, of, be, feel, seem, extremely, fairly, very, about, of, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Hopeful?
Using 'hopeful' when referring to things that are certain. Confusing 'hopeful' with 'hopeless' and using them interchangeably. Incorrectly using it as a noun (e.g., 'he is a hopeful').
How do you pronounce Hopeful?
US: /["/ˈhəʊpfl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhəʊpfl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hopeful?
Use 'hopeful' when discussing positive expectations, especially in personal or professional contexts. Avoid in overly casual situations where emotions aren't the focus.
What CEFR level is Hopeful?
"Hopeful" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.