hopeful

• Que sente ou demonstra esperança, otimismo ou confiança em relação a um evento ou resultado futuro. Também se diz de algo que inspira ou promete um bom desfecho.

Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event or outcome.

1. Feeling optimismA2formal

   Feeling or showing a belief that something good will happen.

   Esperançoso

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

   Sinônimosassuredbuoyantcheerfulconfidentexpectantoptimisticpositivesanguine

   Antônimosdespairingdiscourageddownheartedhopelesspessimistic

2. Promising or encouragingB1formal

   Giving reason to believe that something good will happen.

   Promissor

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

   Sinônimosauspiciousbrightcheerfulencouragingfavorableoptimisticpromisingreassuringrosy

   Antônimosbleakdiscouragingdishearteningunpromising

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que tem aspirações, ambições ou expectativas, especialmente alguém que se candidata a um cargo ou posição (como um candidato à presidência).

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.

   Candidato promissor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaspirantcandidatecontenderpossibilityprospectseeker