English · Emotions & Feelings
hopefulness
ˈhoʊpfəlnəs
[ˈhoʊpfəlnəs]
a feeling of hope
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A positive expectation that good things will happen.
Example
There was a sense of hopefulness in the room.
There was a sense of hopefulness in the room.
Etymology
From 'hopeful' plus '-ness'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names an optimistic, expectant mood.