hopeful

(noun) an ambitious and aspiring young person. Synonyms: aspirant, aspirer, wannabe, wannabee. Examples: "A lofty aspirant." "Two executive hopefuls joined the firm." "The audience was full of madonna wannabes."

(adj) having or manifesting hope. Synonyms: hopeful (vs. hopeless). Examples: "A line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets." "Found a hopeful way of attacking the problem."

(adj) full or promise. Synonyms: bright, promising. Examples: "Had a bright future in publishing." "The scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career." "A hopeful new singer on broadway."