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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

Example Sentences

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While the company expressed optimism about items geared toward running, tennis and golf, it said newer, looser-fitting “away from body” fits haven’t had the hoped-for impact.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

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

More than six months after the US brokered a Gaza ceasefire deal, it has failed to deliver hoped-for improvements in the humanitarian situation and progress appears to be stuck.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

NBCUniversal’s new NBA deal has had the hoped-for effect of boosting subscribers to its Peacock streaming service.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Am I unwittingly the face of the hoped-for rebellion?

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

hoped-for

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