What word am I thinking of?

[Alice Heritage]

A hopefully not too random R?

[Helen_Combe]

I’m afraid R is so random it fell off the table.

[Alice Heritage]

H is hopeful.

[Helen_Combe]

Hope springs eternal

_ _ _ _ _ H _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

[Manang Muyang]

A tantalizing T?

[Helen_Combe]

A trio of Ts

_ _ _ _ T H _ _ _ T T _ _ _ _

[phoenix0014]

I guess am O would be

[Helen_Combe]

I’m afraid O is Obsolete in this word.

[Alice Heritage]

Perhaps I is more innovative.

[Helen_Combe]

The Is have it.

_ _ _ _ T H I _ I T T I _ _ _

[Alice Heritage]

Do I see a C?

[Helen_Combe]

You certainly do see a C

_ C _ _ T H I _ I T T I _ _ _

[Alice Heritage]

Now, a socking S.

[Helen_Combe]

That S is indeed wearing socks

_ C _ _ T H I S I T T I _ _ _

[Alice Heritage]

Maybe E can set an example.