hopeful
beginnerA1/ˈhoʊpfəl/ · hope-ful
Feeling or inspiring optimism about a desired outcome.
Meanings
Feeling or inspiring optimism about a desired outcome.
کسی مطلوب نتیجے کے بارے میں خوش امید یا پُر امید ہونا۔
امیدوار
umeedwar
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- hopeful tone
- hopeful outlook
- hopeful message
Example Sentences
She was hopeful about getting the job.
وہ نوکری ملنے کے بارے میں پُر امید تھی۔
Woh naukri milne ke baare mein pur umeed thi.
His hopeful expression gave everyone confidence.
اس کا پُر امید چہرہ سب کو اعتماد دیتا تھا۔
Us ka pur umeed chehra sab ko aitmaad deta tha.
They remain hopeful despite the challenges.
وہ چیلنجوں کے باوجود بھی پُر امید ہیں۔
Woh challenges ke bawajood bhi pur umeed hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Hope is a feeling that lifts you up, if you're hopeful, you're looking 'up'!
Imagine a rainbow after a storm, symbolizing hope.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle
Thousands of desires, each so intense that they could take my breath away.
— Mirza Ghalib, Ghazals
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
امید پہ دنیا قائم ہے
umeed pe duniya qaim hai
The world stands on hope.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hopian" — to hope
First known use: 15th century
The word 'hopeful' has been used since Middle English, signifying a state full of hope or optimistic expectation.