American English pronunciation
How to pronounce wishful
IPA transcription: ['wɪʃfəl]
Hear “wishful” pronounced
['wɪʃfəl]
Quality: 0.86
['wɪʃfəl]
Quality: 0.83
['wɪʃfəl]
Quality: 0.87
Adjective
-
having or expressing desire for something
“desirous of high office”
“desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem”
Adjective
-
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
Usage examples
- Their work was criticized by Joseph Jastrow as based on delusion and wishful thinking.