hopeful
A person who is hoping or trying to achieve a specific goal, such as getting a job or winning a competition. It is commonly used to describe someone who wants to succeed in politics, sports, or entertainment.
Exemples
3 sur 5The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.
The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.
The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.
The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.
He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.
He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a person who is 'full of hope' standing in line for a talent show—they are a 'hopeful.'
Quiz rapide
The young _____ waited nervously for his turn to sing on stage.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : hopeful
Exemples
The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.
everydayThe young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.
The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.
formalThe presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.
He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.
informalHe's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.
Academic studies indicate that many Olympic hopefuls begin training before the age of ten.
academicAcademic studies indicate that many Olympic hopefuls begin training before the age of ten.
Several management hopefuls are being interviewed for the director position today.
businessSeveral management hopefuls are being interviewed for the director position today.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
a group of hopefuls
a group of hopefuls
political hopeful
political hopeful
aspiring hopeful
aspiring hopeful
Souvent confondu avec
The adjective describes a feeling of optimism, while the noun refers to the person who has that optimism and goal.
Notes d'usage
When used as a noun, 'hopeful' is almost always preceded by a modifier (like 'Olympic' or 'Presidential') to specify what the person is trying to achieve.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often think 'hopeful' is only an adjective; remember that it can also be a noun meaning a person.
Astuce mémo
Think of a person who is 'full of hope' standing in line for a talent show—they are a 'hopeful.'
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old English word 'hopian' (to wish for) combined with the suffix '-ful'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The term is very common in American media during election cycles or during major sports tryouts like the NFL Combine.
Quiz rapide
The young _____ waited nervously for his turn to sing on stage.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : hopeful
Grammaire lie
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