wishful

• يصف شعورًا أو تعبيرًا عن الأمل أو الرغبة في حدوث شيء ما، وغالبًا ما يُفهم منه أن هذا الأمل بعيد المنال أو غير واقعي. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف التفكير المبني على الأمنيات لا على الحقائق.

Describes a feeling or expression of hope or desire for something to happen, often implying that the desire is unlikely to be fulfilled.

1. Desiring somethingB2formal

   Having or showing a strong desire for something, often something that is unlikely to happen.

   متطلع

   • She cast a wishful glance at the empty seat beside him.
   • His wishful thinking led him to believe he would win the lottery.
   • They made a wishful plan to travel the world without any savings.

   المرادفاتaspiringcravingdesirouseagerlongingwantingyearning

   الأضدادpracticalpragmaticrealistic

2. Striving for recognitionC1formal

   Desiring or actively seeking recognition, advancement, or a higher status.

   الساعي إلى التقدير

   • The young artist was wishful for a spot in the prestigious gallery.
   • He remained wishful for a promotion despite the company's downsizing.
   • Her wishful ambition drove her to apply for the leadership role.

   المرادفاتambitiousaspiringdesirousstriving