hopeful

Definitions

Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

Showing promise or potential for success.

Examples

She felt hopeful that the new job opportunity would lead to a better future.

Despite the difficult circumstances, the team remained hopeful about winning the championship.

The doctor gave the family a hopeful prognosis regarding his recovery.

Synonyms

optimistic sanguine promising buoyant expectant confident upbeat

Antonyms

pessimistic hopeless despondent gloomy cynical discouraged despairing