hope

Definitions

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

A feeling of trust or confidence in a future outcome.

Ground for believing that something good may happen.

Examples

I hope that the weather stays clear for our picnic tomorrow.

There is always hope for a better future if we work together.

She expressed her hope that the project would be completed on time.

Synonyms

aspiration optimism expectation desire ambition wish promise

Antonyms

despair pessimism hopelessness dread distrust misgiving gloom