hopeful

nouns

an ambitious and aspiring young person

"a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"

aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee

having or manifesting hope

"a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"; "found a hopeful way of attacking the problem"

hopeful

is derived from

antonym

is similar to

marked by eager anticipation

"an expectant hush"

see also

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

"in an optimistic mood"; "optimistic plans"; "took an optimistic view"

full or promise

"had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"

bright, hopeful, promising

is derived from