hopeful

5 definitions • 8 examples

having hope:

hopeful about He was hopeful about the outcome of the meeting.

hopeful of They were hopeful of a successful agreement.

hopeful (that) I'm hopeful (that) we can reach a compromise.

giving hope:

The green shoots were hopeful signs of spring.

a person who is trying to get a part in a film, play for a famous sports team, etc.:

young hopeful Over a thousand young hopefuls went to the Theatre Royal today to audition for a part in the new musical.

having hope or causing you to hope; believing or causing you to believe that something desired will happen:

[ + that clause ] I’m hopeful that when both sides understand the situation better, they will agree to meet and cooperate.

The fact that he’s eating with a good appetite is a hopeful sign.

a person who wants to achieve a position of power:

Five presidential hopefuls were invited to speak.