hopefulness

adj.有希望的

I'm hopeful that they'll fulfil the task on time. 他们会按时完成任务，对这一点，我是抱有希望的。

I am very hopeful that we will be able to reach an agreement. 大家都作一点让步，那么达成协议很有希望的。

hopeful只能指变好或往好的方面希望,其主语一般是人,间或也可是物。

hopeful还可用作名词,意为“有成功希望的人”。例如:The audition was attended by scores of young hopefuls.参加试音的是20个有成功希望的年轻人。