Hopefulness is a positive attitude that involves having HOPE and expecting the best possible outcome in any given situation. It is closely related to HAPPINESS, CHEERFULNESS, and OPTIMISM. HOPE is the belief that something good will happen, while HAPPINESS is the feeling of joy or pleasure. CHEERFULNESS is the state of being cheerful and optimistic, while OPTIMISM is the belief that good things will happen in the future. Together, these four terms form the concept of hopefulness, which is the belief that good things will happen in the future and that one can make the most of any situation.