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wishful

[/ˈwɪʃ.fəl/]
adjective
desejoso
1. Characterized by or expressing a desire or hope for something, especially something unlikely to happen
She gave him a wishful look as he walked away.
Ela lhe deu um olhar desejoso enquanto ele se afastava.
2. Based on or expressing hopes rather than facts; involving wishful thinking
It's just wishful thinking to believe we'll win the lottery.
É apenas pensamento desejoso acreditar que ganharemos na loteria.
3. Wistful; longing or yearning
He had a wishful expression on his face.
Ele tinha uma expressão anelante no rosto.
Synonyms
hopefuldesirouswistfulyearninglonging
Antonyms
realisticpessimisticdoubtful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desejoso, anelante
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
desejoso, anelante
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

wishful thinking - pensamento desejoso (belief in something unlikely to be true)
with a wishful expression - com um olhar anelante
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