Read the dictionary definition of hopeful. All definitions for this word.
1. an ambitious and aspiring young person
1. a lofty aspirant
2. two executive hopefuls joined the firm
3. the audience was full of Madonna wannabes
2. likely to turn out well in the future
1. had a bright future in publishing
2. the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career
3. a hopeful new singer on Broadway
3. having or manifesting hope
1. a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets
2. found a hopeful way of attacking the problem
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Merriam-Webster definition of hopeful