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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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Unicredit agrees with market expectations for just one rate rise by year-end.

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

The only thing that scares it is high expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Raspberry Pi has increased its profit expectations due to strong demand for the small computers amid rapid growth in the AI sector.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But I guess that’s my own fault for coming in with expectations.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera