high hopes

NOUN

anticipation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehension hope joy prospect

STRONG

contemplation expectancy foresight foretaste impatience outlook preconception premonition preoccupation prescience presentiment promise trust

WEAK

awaiting looking forward

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance

WEAK

amazement astonishment doubt fear sensation surprise unreadiness wonder

Example Sentences

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A large U.S. delegation arrived with high hopes that were abruptly dashed, according to four sources who attended the talks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Netflix certainly has high hopes, and is positioning the show as a strong Emmy contender.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

When Rob and Lucy Davies hired builder Steve Figg to construct their dream house extension, they had high hopes.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Major players like BYD have high hopes for the Middle East and European markets, with sky-high tariffs keeping Chinese models out of the United States.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Despite Maria's high hopes, Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium did not make much money for her.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

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