Hopeless?

I was discussing the word "Hope" today with a client. It made me question the usefulness of hoping something happens, rather than wanting something to happen.

I wonder whether "hope" is disempowering. If we "hope" for something, does this imply we may not necessarily believe it will happen?

Whereas, if we want something to happen, we can look at ways we can make it happen... If we merely hope, we are maybe not taking control?

What are your thoughts?