Question

Choose the synonym of "Hopeful".

• A. Optimistic
• B. Doubtful
• C. Hopeless
• D. Pessimistic

Hint:

Identify the tone of the given word (Positive/Negative):
"Hopeful" has a positive tone.
Options (B), (C), and (D) all carry negative connotations, while Option (A) carries a positive tone.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the word.
Hopeful means expecting something good to happen. It has a positive meaning.

Step 2: Compare the options.
Optimistic also means positive and confident about the future. Doubtful, hopeless, and pessimistic all show a negative or uncertain feeling.

Step 3: Select the synonym.
The closest meaning of hopeful is optimistic.
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