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wishful
This term describes a state of longing characterized by a gap between desire and reality. It carries a poignant, often melancholic tone, suggesting that the object of desire is unattainable or improbable. While it can be neutral, it frequently implies a lack of pragmatism or a refusal to face hard truths.
In professional or analytical contexts, the word often appears in the phrase wishful thinking. This specific usage shifts the meaning toward a critique of delusional optimism, where someone believes something will happen simply because they want it to, regardless of evidence to the contrary.
Meanings
Examples
It is just wishful thinking to believe the stock price will double overnight.
She cast a wishful glance at the luxury cars in the showroom.
I know it is wishful, but I still hope he calls me back.
The team had a wishful expectation that the project would finish itself.
Maybe if I win the lottery I can finally move to Paris.
He spoke in a wishful tone about the days when he was a star athlete.
Stop being so wishful and look at the actual data on the screen.
A wishful sigh escaped her lips as she read the old love letters.