hopeful
/ˈhəʊpfəl/adjective
Feeling hope.
Example sentence
- “Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week.”
Related words
worriedThinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.frustratedFoiled, stopped, disappointed.relaxedFree from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.cheerfulNoticeably happy and optimistic.joyfulFeeling or causing joy.surprisedCaused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.