hopeful

hopeful

noun

Definition of HOPEFUL

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award <the three mayoral hopefuls are going to debate on local TV>

Synonyms applicant, applier, aspirant, campaigner, contender, expectant, hopeful, prospect, seeker

Related Words competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier; dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse; crown prince, favorite son; claimant, pretender; nominee, running mate

Near Antonyms incumbent, officeholder; awardee, honoree, inductee; dropout

Antonyms noncandidate