Hopefuls Meaning in English
word · lemma: hopeful
ˈhoʊpfəɫz
HOHP-fuhlz
hˈəʊpfəlz
HOHP-fuhlz
Definition
People who hope to succeed at something, such as winning a competition, getting a job, or being chosen for an opportunity.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in the context of competitions, jobs, or auditions. Always plural unless referring to a single 'hopeful.' Can imply positive ambition. Common collocations: 'presidential hopefuls', 'Olympic hopefuls', 'job hopefuls'.
Spanish: aspirantes - candidatosPortuguese (BR): candidatos - aspirantesPortuguese (PT): candidatos - aspirantesChinese (Simplified): 有希望的人 - 候选人Chinese (Traditional): 有希望的人 - 候選人Hindi: आशावान (प्रतियोगी) - उम्मीदवारArabic: المتطلعون - المرشحونBengali: প্রত্যাশী - আশাবাদী প্রার্থীRussian: претенденты - соискателиJapanese: 志望者 - 候補者Vietnamese: ứng viên tiềm năng - người hy vọngKorean: 지원자 - 희망자Turkish: adaylar - umutlu adaylarUrdu: امیدواران - خواہش مندIndonesian: para calon - kandidat penuh harapan
Example Sentences
Five hopefuls lined up for the job interview.
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The hopefuls waited nervously backstage.
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All the hopefuls handed in their applications.
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The reality show brought in dozens of new hopefuls this season.
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This year's Olympic hopefuls have been training hard all winter.
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By noon, only a few hopefuls were still waiting for their turn.
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