hopeful
adjective
hopefulness
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a word derived from
hopeful.
Example Sentences
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That his hopefulness reads as synthetic or unrealistic is a broader indictment of how cruel the world has become, and how quickly we’ve accepted casual coldness as the norm.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
"There's a real hopefulness about booking a nice villa somewhere and thinking everyone's going to have a great time together," says Antonia.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
They maintain that they had a hopefulness that contrasts with Didion’s protagonist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
In Short’s own words, it shows a vitality and hopefulness that this 20-something woman had for her future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
It is a spacious house, but what I like best is the scent of ink and paper and books filling the air with hopefulness.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
