HOPEFUL
hopeful
Noun
- Somebody who is hoping for success or victory.
- Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week.
Adjective
- Feeling hope.
- I have been very hopeful.
- I am hopeful that I will recover from the disease.
- Inspiring hope.
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