hoped-for

/ˈhəʊpt fɔː(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhəʊpt fɔːr/ (ame, ipa)

hoped-for — adjective

1. relating to an outcome or situation that someone has been wishing for and believ

1.形容詞B2
釋義

relating to an outcome or situation that someone has been wishing for and believes could become real

例句

The hoped-for rain finally arrived, saving the farmers' crops from drought.

attributive: hoped-for + concrete noun (rain)

Élise's hoped-for promotion came through after months of extra work.

同義詞
  • expected

    more neutral tone; implies likelihood based on logic or past experience rather than personal desire

  • anticipated

    slightly more formal; suggests mental preparation for an event

  • desired

    focuses on the wanting aspect without necessarily implying the outcome is realistic

  • longed-for

    stronger emotional tone; suggests deep yearning over a long period

反義詞
  • unexpected

    opposite in terms of anticipation; something that was not predicted

  • dreaded

    opposite in emotional valence; something feared rather than wished for

文法句型

hoped-for + noun

be the hoped-for + noun

用法筆記

Most commonly used before a noun (attributive position). Can also follow a linking verb such as 'be' or 'seem', though this pattern is less frequent. This compound adjective is formed from the verb phrase 'hope for' and should not be confused with the adjective 'hopeful', which describes a person's feeling rather than the thing waited for.

常見錯誤

❌The hoped for result was announced this morning.
✅The hoped-for result was announced this morning.
💡When used as a compound adjective before a noun, 'hope for' must be hyphenated.
❌The hoped-for students passed the exam easily.
✅The hopeful students passed the exam easily.' or 'The students hoped for good results.
💡'Hoped-for' describes an outcome, not the people who are hoping.