Hopeful (adjective)

1. Full of hope; having a positive expectation or desire for a particular outcome.
2. Optimistic or confident about the future.

Origin:

Derived from the word hope.

Examples:

1. She remained hopeful despite the odds.
2. The news made the patients hopeful about their recovery.
3. The child was hopeful for a snow day tomorrow.
4. He was hopeful for a successful job interview.
5. She was hopeful that they would find a cure for the disease.