Definition of "hopefuls" []

• Plural form of hopeful. (noun)

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• "The Black Cats were scheduled to face Manchester United at 3pm on Saturday, May 1 but will now face the title hopefuls at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, May 2 at 4pm."
• "Another of the title hopefuls, Novak Djokovic, signalled he may yet deny both men the"
• "The title hopefuls all won in Germany too, with Bayer 04 Leverkusen staying a point ahead of FC Schalke 04 by defeating 1."