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hopefulness Synonyms

Another word for hopefulness

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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
optimism
hope
Strong
confidence
positivity
encouragement
expectancy

Opposites of hopefulness

The opposite of hopefulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hopelessness
despair
pessimism
despondency
gloom
cynicism
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• Nearby Words

hope
hopeful
hopefully
hopefulness
hopeless
hopelessly
hopelessness

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hopefulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hopefulness
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