Hoped-for
(adjective)
Describing an outcome or result that is desired or expected.
Origin:
The phrase "hoped-for" is a compound adjective that is formed by combining the verb "hope" with the suffix -ed, which is used to indicate the past participle of a verb, and the word "for" which is used to indicate a desired outcome or expectation. this phrase is used to describe something that one wishes or desires to happen or exist. .
Examples:
- The hoped-for result of the project is to reduce the carbon footprint.
- He was disappointed with the hoped-for results of the experiment.
- The hoped-for success of the company was not achieved.
- He had high hopes for the hoped-for outcome of the meeting.
- Despite the hoped-for outcome, the project was not approved.