hopeful

• Voller Hoffnung oder Zuversicht in Bezug auf eine zukünftige Situation oder ein Ergebnis; auch: Hoffnung erweckend oder ermutigend.

Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event or outcome.

1. Feeling optimismA2formal

   Feeling or showing a belief that something good will happen.

   Hoffnungsvoll

   • She is hopeful about getting the job.
   • He remains hopeful despite the challenges.
   • The team is hopeful for a win this season.

   Synonymeassuredbuoyantcheerfulconfidentexpectantoptimisticpositivesanguine

   Antonymedespairingdiscourageddownheartedhopelesspessimistic

2. Promising or encouragingB1formal

   Giving reason to believe that something good will happen.

   Hoffnungsvoll

   • The early test results are hopeful.
   • There are hopeful signs of economic recovery.
   • The doctor gave a hopeful prognosis.

   Synonymeauspiciousbrightcheerfulencouragingfavorableoptimisticpromisingreassuringrosy

   Antonymebleakdiscouragingdishearteningunpromising

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die bestimmte Ambitionen, Bestrebungen oder Erwartungen hat, oft im Kontext eines Kandidaten oder Bewerbers (zum Beispiel ein Präsidentschaftskandidat).

A noun referring to a person who has a particular ambition, aspiration, or expectation, often in the context of a candidate or contender (e.g., a presidential hopeful).

1. Person with ambitionB2informal

   A person who is likely to succeed or who has high aspirations, especially in a competitive field.

   Hoffnungsträger

   • The young hopefuls auditioned for the lead role in the play.
   • She is a presidential hopeful in the upcoming election.
   • The talent show was full of hopefuls dreaming of stardom.

   Synonymeaspirantcandidatecontenderpossibilityprospectseeker