How to Pronounce "hopefulness"
word
ˈhoʊpfəɫnɪs
HOHP-fuhl-niss
hˈəʊpfəlnəs
HOHP-fuhl-nuhs
Definition
Hopefulness is a feeling or attitude of expecting a good outcome or believing that things will get better. It means having a positive outlook for the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊpfəɫnɪs
British English
hˈəʊpfəlnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHP-fuhl-niss
UK
HOHP-fuhl-nuhs
Listen in Context
Her hopefulness helped her through difficult times.
I admire his hopefulness about the future.
A sense of hopefulness filled the room.
Despite the bad news, there was still a lot of hopefulness among the team.