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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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Now, because of a mix of slim restaurant margins, inflation, a national protein obsession and consumer expectations, the beloved yardbird has become a proxy for the affordability crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“It confuses the market” that growth expectations didn’t get a lift despite AI-chip revenue jumping more than 143% from a year ago, Mulberry said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

U.S. job growth reaccelerated with 172,000 new hires in May, despite expectations that AI will lead to job reductions.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The only thing that scares it is high expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In the weeks he’d spent mentoring Clare, he’d even spoken minimally—revealing very little outside of the duties and expectations that came with ushering.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman