Synonyms for Kept fingers crossed:
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v.
• hope
- anticipate
, - aspire
, - assume
, - await
, - be sure of
, - believe
, - cherish
, - contemplate
, - count on
, - deem likely
, - depend on
, - desire
, - expect
, - feel confident
, - foresee
, - hang in
, - have faith
, - hold
, - keep fingers crossed
, - knock on wood
, - look at sunny side
, - look forward to
, - pray
, - presume
, - promise oneself
, - rely
, - suppose
, - surmise
, - suspect
, - sweat
, - sweat it
, - sweat it out
, - take heart
, - think to
, - trust
, - watch for
, - wish
.
What are the hypernyms for Kept fingers crossed?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for kept fingers crossed?
Keeping fingers uncrossed or uncrossing fingers means to stop hoping for something or to stop waiting for a desired outcome. It suggests that the expectation has ended, and there is little hope left for a positive conclusion. Antonyms for "kept fingers crossed" include pessimism, doubt, disbelief, and resignation. A person who has unrestrained fingers shows their lack of optimism about the situation. The term "crossed fingers" suggests a superstitious belief in good luck, whilst uncrossing fingers signifies the acceptance of unfavorable circumstances. Antonyms for "kept fingers crossed" reflect the negative emotions experienced when things do not go as planned.
What are the antonyms for Kept fingers crossed?
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