How a romantic hopeful doesn’t want to be liked Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

HOPEFUL (noun)
1. an ambitious and aspiring young person
HOPEFUL (adjective)
1. likely to turn out well in the future
2. having or manifesting hope
ROMANTIC (adjective)
1. expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
2. not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
ROMANTIC (noun)
1. an artist of the Romantic Movement or someone influenced by Romanticism
2. a soulful or amorous idealist

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