expectations

NOUN

belief, anticipation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption chance confidence fear forecast hope intention likelihood notion outlook possibility prediction promise prospect trust view

STRONG

apprehension assurance calculation conjecture design expectancy motive presumption probability reliance supposition surmise suspense

WEAK

looking forward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief distrust doubt hopelessness impossibility unlikelihood

STRONG

fact knowledge proof reality truth

Example Sentences

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Expectations for more rate cuts this year evaporated months ago.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Expectations have faded that this summer’s World Cup games, which begin in the U.S. on June 12 with USA vs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Expectations will also be high for Salah to lead Egypt to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Expectations for Full Self Driving approval in China have driven Tesla’s recent rally; 1.3 million subscribers pay $99 monthly.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“The Dickensian orphan boy was Pip from Great Expectations, and he was carrying the letter ‘E,’ making him Pip-E or, you know, Pippi.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein