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Hopefulness Meaning

Hopefulness means a positive feeling about what may happen.

noun 11 letters medium word
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Hopefulness

Sounds like

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Dictionary definition

Hopefulness is the feeling that good things may happen or that a situation can improve.

Example sentences

Hopefulness in a sentence

easy

Her hopefulness helped the team keep trying.

medium

The story ends with a sense of hopefulness.

hard

Hopefulness can make a difficult challenge feel possible to face.

Synonyms

Words like Hopefulness

optimismA belief that good results are possible.
confidenceA steady belief that something can go well.
encouragementSupport that gives someone hope.
Antonyms

Opposite words

hopelessnessA feeling that things cannot improve.
doubtUncertainty about a good result.
discouragementA feeling of losing confidence or hope.
Word family

Hopefulness word family

Base word

hopefulness

noun

hope

A wish or belief that something good may happen.

adjective

hopeful

Feeling positive about what may happen.

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Practice 1

What does hopefulness mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to hopefulness?

Practice 3

Which word is most opposite in meaning to hopefulness?

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