hoped-for

ADJECTIVE

expected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

likely predicted proposed scheduled

STRONG

awaited coming contemplated envisioned foreseen foretold prophesied

WEAK

counted upon due foreseeable looked-for planned for predictable prepared for

ADJECTIVE

prospective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eventual expected proposed soon-to-be

WEAK

about to be approaching awaited coming considered destined forthcoming future imminent impending intended likely looked-for planned possible promised to come to-be

Antonyms

WEAK

agreed concurred

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Both streaks were tied to hoped-for Chinese approval of Tesla’s AI-trained Full Self-Driving driver-assistance product.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

And the time horizon for the hoped-for boost in economic productivity that would lessen price pressures is highly uncertain.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Parts of the city remain sealed off, the signs are still up and the hotel where talks were expected to take place is empty, ready for the hoped-for return of high-level delegations.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Or even some workshops that are more lighthearted, such as a hoped-for night on how to make a broom.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

A grant of parole, the arrival of a hoped-for letter, a visit from a long-absent family member would lift everyone's spirits.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

hoped-for

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