Definitions from Wiktionary (would-be)
▸ adjective: Attempting or desiring something.
▸ adjective: Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc.
▸ noun: One who aspires to something.
▸ noun: (India) One's fiancé or fiancée.
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▸ adjective: Attempting or desiring something.
▸ adjective: Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc.
▸ noun: One who aspires to something.
▸ noun: (India) One's fiancé or fiancée.
Similar:
wishful,
hopeful,
ambitious,
aspiring,
manque,
aspirant,
attemptive,
attemptable,
aspirational,
wanting,
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