The difference between Dejected and Hopeful

When used as adjectives, dejected means sad and dispirited, whereas hopeful means feeling hope.


Hopeful is also noun with the meaning: somebody who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.

check bellow for the other definitions of Dejected and Hopeful

  1. Dejected as an adjective:

    Sad and dispirited.

  1. Dejected as a verb:

  1. Hopeful as an adjective:

    feeling hope

    Examples:

    "I have been very hopeful."

    "I am hopeful that I will recover from the disease."

  2. Hopeful as an adjective:

    inspiring hope

  1. Hopeful as a noun:

    somebody who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election

    Examples:

    "Several presidential hopefuls are campaigning in New Hampshire this week."

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