Hopeful synonyms and antonyms
hōp'fəl
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Part of speech:
Waiting, as for the birth of a child or for an inheritance
Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; propitious:
Without wind or motion; still; quiet
Inclined to anticipate; of or full of anticipation
Having been made bold.
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The definition of eager is ready and impatient to do something.
Promoting a feeling of cheer; pleasant:
That trusts; trustful
in hopes of
Optimistic
Concerned with or making provision for the future:
Not disturbed or troubled; calm, peaceful, tranquil, etc.
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The definition of blithe is cheerful or carefree or lacking in concern.
That reassures; causing comfort or confidence.
Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
Happening, done, said, etc. at a suitable time; well-timed; opportune
Boding well; favorable; auspicious
Appropriate; proper:
Tending to enliven, motivate, or exalt:
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discouraging (antonym)
That causes discouragement
unfortunate (antonym)
The definition of unfortunate is unlucky, or something that is regrettable or inappropriate.
unfavorable (antonym)
Not auspicious; ill-boding.
Expecting the best in all possible ways.
pessimistic (antonym)
Of or characterized by pessimism; expecting the worst
discouraged (antonym)
Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.
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despairing (antonym)
Characterized by or resulting from despair; hopeless:
desperate (antonym)
(Archaic) Despairing; without hope
One who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position.
Assured is defined as something that is definite.
Optimistic
The definition of poised is a calm and assured person.
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Encouraging
Timely; opportune
Giving help; of service; useful
The definition of buoyant is someone or something that is able to rise or float in air or water.
Optimistic
Optimistic
Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
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at-ease
Optimistic
The definition of comfortable is mind and body being at ease or someone that makes a person feel secure, happy or relaxed.
pollyannaish
Alternative form of Pollyannaish.
beamish
Smiling, as with happiness or optimism.
looking through rose-colored glasses
Optimistic
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Advantageous; helpful:
Encouraging
Condescendingly courteous; indulgent:
Suited or right for a particular purpose:
Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
Receiving benefit
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Able to reason
Promising; likely:
Improving the mood; causing cheerfulness.
Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable; gratifying
Of superior quality.
Giving impetus or spirit; animating, encouraging.
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Encouraging
Very active or lively; vigorous; brisk
That or who arouses or arouse.
Believed to bring good luck:
Active; busy
making glad
Encouraging
Encouraging
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Encouraging
Cheerful or optimistic, especially to an excessive degree:
Encouraging
That attracts or has the power to attract; esp., pleasing, charming, pretty, handsome, etc.
Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient
Pleasingly new or different
Likely to happen or to be true:
Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
Affording advantage; favorable or beneficial.
of good omen
Encouraging
Pleasing in manner, behavior, or appearance.
Encouraging
of promise
Encouraging
The definition of comforting is something that soothes you.
Encouraging
Excellent, of high quality; such as the specific person or thing should ideally be. (Now often merged with later senses.) [from 14th c.]
Done with or characterized by expedition; efficient and speedy; prompt
Encouraging
confident (related)
The definition of confident is to be certain about something or feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
A form of asexual reproduction in living organisms in which new individuals form from outgrowths (buds) on the bodies of mature organisms. These outgrowths grow by means of mitotic cell division. Many simple multicellular animals such as hydras and unicellular organisms such as yeasts reproduce by budding.
The definition of bullish is like a bull, or a rising stock market average.
Anticipating the best; optimistic; not despondent; confident; full of hope.
low (antonym)
Ranked near the beginning of an ascending series or scale:
gloomy (antonym)
Affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy; dejected.
despondent (antonym)
Filled with despondency; dejected
unhopeful (antonym)
Not hopeful.
unpromising (antonym)
Not likely to develop in a desirable manner:
inauspicious (antonym)
The definition of inauspicious is something that is an omen of bad things to come or an unlucky beginning.
pointless (antonym)
Without a point
wretched (antonym)
Contemptible; despicable
Appropriate, suitable; believable; having a good potential
One that applies, as for a job.
A student who is near to completion of the requirements for a degree
A device used in a moving object, especially a missile, that locates a target by detecting light, heat, or other radiation.
help (related)
Inspiring confidence or hope
seek (related)
One who aspires
A product designed to imitate the qualities or characteristics of something.
hope (related)
convinced (related)
adamant (related)
full of hope
Optimistic
Characterized by anticipation.
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.
Of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient.
Bright, promising, cheerful, etc.
The definition of happy is someone or something that is feeling great pleasure or joy.
sad (antonym)
(Informal) Very bad; deplorable
fearful (antonym)
Having or showing enthusiasm; ardent
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