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. Michael Pillsbury:

   There is no specific agreement for a phased rollback of the tariffs, the American side has been ambiguous when and which tariffs will be lifted. The Chinese have some wishful thinking and are trying to soothe their domestic hardliners that the tariffs will someday come off.

2. 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.

3. Lauren Leander:

   This isn't about politics, choosing sides, this virus does not discriminate at all, it's taking lives from one end of the spectrum to another. I know it's wishful thinking but I just would love if we just had that common ground with fighting this virus.

4. Evan Starr:

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

5. Stephen Brennock:

   Only time will tell whether this turns out to be a case of wishful thinking, but one thing is clear: geopolitical risks are here to stay.