1. the quality or state of being hopeful; a feeling of expectation and desire for positive outcomes

Examples

• Her hopefulness about the job interview was contagious.
• Despite the challenges, there was a sense of hopefulness in the community.
• The doctor’s encouraging words filled them with hopefulness.
• His natural hopefulness helped him through difficult times.
• The team’s hopefulness grew as they practiced harder.
• She approached each day with renewed hopefulness.