wishful

Thoughtful vs Wishful - What's the difference?

As adjectives the difference between thoughtful and wishful

is that thoughtful is demonstrating thought or careful consideration while wishful is (obsolete) wished-for; desired, wanted.

Wishful vs Elated - What's the difference?

wishful | elated |

As adjectives the difference between wishful and elated

is that wishful is (obsolete) wished-for; desired, wanted while elated is extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased.

As a verb elated is

(elate).

Hoping vs Wishful - What's the difference?

hoping | wishful |

As adjectives the difference between hoping and wishful

is that hoping is filled with or inspiring hope while wishful is (obsolete) wished-for; desired, wanted.

As a verb hoping

is .

Critical vs Wishful - What's the difference?

critical | wishful |

As adjectives the difference between critical and wishful

is that critical is inclined to find fault or criticize; fastidious; captious; censorious; exacting while wishful is (obsolete) wished-for; desired, wanted.

As a noun critical

is a critical value, factor, etc.

Wishful vs Doubtful - What's the difference?

wishful | doubtful |

As adjectives the difference between wishful and doubtful

is that wishful is (obsolete) wished-for; desired, wanted while doubtful is subject to, or causing doubt.

Wishful vs Fanciful - What's the difference?

wishful | fanciful |

As adjectives the difference between wishful and fanciful

is that wishful is wished-for; desired, wanted while fanciful is imaginative or fantastic; unreal or imagined.

Wishful vs Wilful - What's the difference?

wishful | wilful |

As adjectives the difference between wishful and wilful

is that wishful is (obsolete) wished-for; desired, wanted while wilful is intentional; deliberate.

Desirous vs Wishful - What's the difference?

desirous | wishful | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between desirous and wishful

is that desirous is feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous while wishful is wished-for; desired, wanted.

Wishful vs Envious - What's the difference?

wishful | envious |

In obsolete terms the difference between wishful and envious

is that wishful is wished-for; desired, wanted while envious is malignant; mischievous; spiteful.

Wishful vs Eager - What's the difference?

wishful | eager |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between wishful and eager

is that wishful is (obsolete) wished-for; desired, wanted while eager is (obsolete) sharp; keen; bitter; severe.

As adjectives the difference between wishful and eager

is that wishful is (obsolete) wished-for; desired, wanted while eager is (obsolete) sharp; sour; acid.

As a noun eager is

(tidal bore).