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Hopefulness
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Simple meaning
What does Hopefulness mean?
Hopefulness means a positive feeling about what may happen.
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
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does hopefulness mean?
Hopefulness means a positive feeling about what may happen.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hopefulness?
Optimism is closest in meaning to hopefulness in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is most opposite in meaning to hopefulness?
Hopelessness gives a useful opposite or contrast for hopefulness.
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