Meaning of the word "hopeful"
hopeful
an ambitious and aspiring young person
[noun]
Examples:
• two executive hopefuls joined the firm
likely to turn out well in the future
[adjective]
Examples:
• a hopeful new singer on Broadway
having or manifesting hope
[adjective]
Examples:
• a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets
• found a hopeful way of attacking the problem