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

Pradhan announced his resignation on X in a post in Hindi saying he "respected the aspirations, dreams, and expectations of the youth" and was "pained by the events" of the past few days.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

With this World Cup and its even bigger numbers, overwhelming media coverage and an American team that actually came with expectations, doors were knocked down.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Amex beat expectations on the bottom line, turning in $4.53 in earnings per share versus the $4.40 FactSet consensus.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Slate music critic Carl Wilson argues that the singer’s new album is a middle finger to the expectations of being an “It Girl.”

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

Fulfilling family expectations and his own ambition, Dr. Kane set off to court his fame.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock