Hopefuls: meaning, definitions and examples
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hopefuls
[ หhษสpfสlz ]
aspiring candidates
Individuals who are aspiring or ambitious about achieving a particular goal, such as a job position, a scholarship, or a competition. They often demonstrate optimism, perseverance, and determination in pursuing their aspirations.
Synonyms
aspirants, candidates, contenders
Examples of usage
- They were one of the many hopefuls applying for the prestigious internship.
- The talented hopefuls auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Olympic Games context
Athletes who have the potential to qualify for the Olympics and compete in the games. They undergo rigorous training and competitions to earn their spot in the final team representing their country.
Synonyms
aspirants, competitors, contenders
Examples of usage
- The national trials attracted many hopefuls aiming for a spot in the Olympic team.
- These talented hopefuls have been training hard for years to compete at the Olympics.
Translations
Translations of the word "hopefuls" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esperanรงosos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคถเคพเคตเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Hoffnungsvolle
๐ฎ๐ฉ penuh harapan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะฒะฝะตะฝั ะฝะฐะดัั
๐ต๐ฑ peลni nadziei
๐ฏ๐ต ๅธๆใซๆบใกใไบบใ
๐ซ๐ท pleins d'espoir
๐ช๐ธ llenos de esperanza
๐น๐ท umutlu
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ง์ฐฌ ์ฌ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนู ูู ุจุงูุฃู ู
๐จ๐ฟ plnรญ nadฤje
๐ธ๐ฐ plnรญ nรกdeje
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ๆปกๅธๆ็ไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ polni upanja
๐ฎ๐ธ vonargjarnir
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะผััััะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แกแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รผmidlilษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ llenos de esperanza
Word origin
The word 'hopefuls' originated from the term 'hopeful', which dates back to the 16th century. The concept of hope has always been associated with aspirations, dreams, and ambitions. 'Hopefuls' gained popularity in the context of competitive events, job applications, and talent searches, where individuals strive towards their goals with optimism and determination.
See also: hope, hopeful, hopefully, hopefulness, hopeless, hopelessly, hopelessness, hoping.