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Definition of hopefulness

hopefulness

/ˈhoʊp.fəl.nəs/
hope · ful · ness
Adverb:hopefully
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Adjective:hopeful
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• noun

1

A feeling or state of optimism, confidence, and positive expectation about future events.

Example

"A sense of renewed hopefulness spread through the community after the new park opened."

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• Nearby Words

hope
hopeful
hopefully
hopefulness
hopeless
hopelessly
hopelessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hopefulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hopefulness
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