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Her hopefulness helped the team keep trying.
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.
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Hopefulness in a sentence
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The story ends with a sense of hopefulness.
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Hopefulness can make a difficult challenge feel possible to face.
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What does hopefulness mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to hopefulness?
Optimism is close in meaning to hopefulness.
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Which word is most opposite in meaning to hopefulness?
Hopelessness contrasts with hopefulness.
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Partnoun.
MeaningHopefulness means a positive feeling about what may happen.
ExampleExample: Her hopefulness helped the team keep trying.
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- Syllables
- hohp · ful · ness
- Strongest beat
- hohp
- Ending
- ness
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hohp.
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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.
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