Synonyms for wishful
ˈwɪʃ fəlwish·ful

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1. desirous, wishfuladjective

   having or expressing desire for something

   "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"

   Synonyms:
   aspirant, aspiring(a), desirous

   Antonyms:
   unambitious, ambitionless

2. aspirant, aspiring(a), wishfuladjective

   desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

   Antonyms:
   ambitionless, unambitious

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1. wishfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   desirous, longing, eager, hankering, lickerish, wistful

2. wishfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   trash, stuff, balderdash, palaver, moonshine, fudge, nonsense, jargon, platitude, flummery, inanity, balderdash, wishy-washy, senseless prate, frothy discourse, idle talk

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1. David Wagner:

   I think that what's important is to always tell the truth, as long as they're telling the truth, there's nothing wrong with wishful thinking.

2. Jeremy Corbyn:

   It's wishful thinking by some people, i am taking the party into the general election ... to end austerity, to bring forward policies that bring about a better standard of living and better opportunities for people all across this country. I am enjoying doing that.

3. Evan Starr:

   The idea that they're only for high-skilled workers is only wishful thinking.

4. Sofronis Clerides:

   The only silver lining is that Cyprus may now be able to have a discussion about its natural resource prospects that is grounded in reality rather than in wishful thinking.

5. Sigmund Freud:

   Religion is an illusion, and it derives its strength from its readiness to fit in with our instinctual wishful impulses.