hoping for the best
- optimisticExpecting positive results
- wishfulDriven by desire
- fingers crossedGesture wishing for luck
- positiveAffirming or certain
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
praying · dreaming · faith · luck · silver lining · wishing · trust · expectations · bright side · maybe · someday · miracle · chance · possibility · naive · rosy · anticipation · aspiring
expected outcome
hoping for the bestlosing hope
pessimism · catastrophizing · worst-case thinking · doom and gloom · defeatism
degree of preparation
hoping for the bestcontingency planning
Preparing for possible problems
hedging one's bets · due diligence · belt and suspenders · risk management · risk mitigation