"Hopeful" validity in different word game dictionaries
Dictionary | Validity |
---|---|
Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"hopeful" Definition
- [not usually before noun] (of a person) believing that something you want will happen synonym optimistic
- [only before noun] (of a person’s behaviour) showing hope
- (of a thing) making you believe that something you want will happen; bringing hope synonym promising
"hopeful" Synonyms & Antonyms
"hopeful" synonyms:
- assured,
- confident,
- optimistic,
- buoyant,
- sanguine,
- cheerful,
- expectant,
- positive,
- anticipative,
- bullish,
- upbeat,
- anticipating,
- certain,
- secure,
- sure,
- trustful,
- trusting,
- anticipant,
- calm
"hopeful" antonyms:
- pessimistic,
- doubtful,
- hopeless,
- dubious,
- sceptical,
- skeptical,
- unsure,
- irresolute,
- negative,
- unresolved,
- diffident,
- hesitant,
- insecure,
- tentative,
- uncertain,
- unconvinced,
- unsettled,
- conjectural,
- iffy