Hope
Hope
Hope (pronounced hohp) is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. It is a fundamental aspect of human life and is often associated with positive outcomes and well-being.
Etymology
The term "hope" originates from the Old English word 'hopa', meaning "confidence in the future", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*hupō', a word with a similar meaning.
Definition
Hope is a feeling of optimism or a desire that something will happen. It is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life. Hope is the basic concept in Positive Psychology, and it is a key concept in many world religions and philosophies.
Related Terms
- Optimism: A mental attitude reflecting a belief or hope that the outcome of some specific endeavor, or outcomes in general, will be positive, favorable, and desirable.
- Desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
- Expectation: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.
- Faith: Complete trust or confidence in someone or something, often associated with spiritual beliefs.
- Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Pronunciation
Hope is pronounced as /hoʊp/ in English.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hope
- Wikipedia's article - Hope
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