Wishful

[wish·ful]

Having or expressing desire for something

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Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.

Adjective S.
seeking advancement or recognition


a.
Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.

a.
Showing desire; as, wishful eyes.

a.
Desirable; exciting wishes.


Wishful

Wish"ful , a. [Cf. Wistful.] 1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing. 2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes.
From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love To greet mine own land with my wishful sight.
3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] Chapman. -- Wish"ful*ly, adv. -- Wish"ful*ness, n.

Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.

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Usage Examples

Wishful thinking is not idealism. It is self-indulgence at best and self-exaltation at worst. In either case, it is usually at the expense of others. In other words, it is the opposite of idealism.

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Other Usage Examples

I am encouraged that there's going to be much better dialogue between the federal government and the state of Arizona. I mean, I hope that's not wishful thinking.

If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.