Another word for hopeful
hopeful
modif.
Optimistic
expectant, assured, sanguine, buoyant, enthusiastic, trustful, reassured, emboldened, full of hope, faithful, cheerful, anticipative, anticipating, trusting, inspirited, expecting, anticipatory, at ease, in hopes of, forward-looking, lighthearted, serene, calm, poised, comfortable, blithe, eager, elated, Pollyannaish*, beamish*, looking through rose-colored glasses*; see also confident 3, trusting 2.
Encouraging
promising, reassuring, assuring, favorable, bright, cheering, flattering, gracious, opportune, timely, fortunate, propitious, auspicious, well-timed, fit, suitable, convenient, beneficial, reasonable, fair, uplifting, heartening, inspiring, exciting, pleasing, fine, inspiriting, fortifying, rousing, arousing, enlivening, lucky, stirring, making glad, gladdening, elating, providential, helpful, rose-colored, rosy, animating, attractive, satisfactory, refreshing, probable, good, conducive, advantageous, of good omen, pleasant, consoling, of promise, happy, cheerful, comforting, calming, proper, expeditious, enlivening.
Antonyms discouraging, unfortunate*, unfavorable.
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Another word for hopeful
Inspiring confidence or hope:
cheering, encouraging, heartening, likely, promising. See help
One who aspires:
aspirant, aspirer. See seekA person who applies for or seeks something, such as a job or position:
applicant, aspirant, candidate, petitioner, seeker. See seek
MLA Style
"hopeful." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 14 August 2019. <https://thesaurus.yourdictionary.com/HOPEFUL>.
APA Style
hopeful. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14th, 2019, from https://thesaurus.yourdictionary.com/HOPEFUL
