Betekenis van hopeful In het Nederlands

• 0 having hope:

  • He was hopeful about the outcome of the meeting.

  • They were hopeful of a successful agreement.

  • I'm hopeful (that) we can reach a compromise.

  • The green shoots were hopeful signs of spring.

• 1 a person who is trying to get a part in a film, play for a famous sports team, etc.:

  • Over a thousand young hopefuls went to the Theatre Royal today to audition for a part in the new musical.

• 2 having hope or causing you to hope; believing or causing you to believe that something desired will happen:

  • [ + that clause ] I’m hopeful that when both sides understand the situation better, they will agree to meet and cooperate.

  • The fact that he’s eating with a good appetite is a hopeful sign.

• 3 a person who wants to achieve a position of power:

  • Five presidential hopefuls were invited to speak.