looking forward

ADJECTIVE

hoping

Synonyms

STRONG

anticipating assuming expecting trusting wishing

NOUN

anticipation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehension hope joy prospect

STRONG

contemplation expectancy foresight foretaste impatience outlook preconception premonition preoccupation prescience presentiment promise trust

WEAK

awaiting high hopes

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance

WEAK

amazement astonishment doubt fear sensation surprise unreadiness wonder

NOUN

expectancy

Synonyms

STRONG

assumption assurance belief calculation confidence conjecture expectation hope likelihood outlook prediction presentation presentiment presumption probability prospect reliance supposition surmise suspense trust view waiting

Antonyms

STRONG

disbelief distrust doubt fact fear knowledge proof reality truth uncertainty unlikelihood

NOUN

expectation

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief distrust doubt hopelessness impossibility unlikelihood

STRONG

fact knowledge proof reality truth

Example Sentences

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“I’m looking forward to debating whoever it is.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I have over $3 million in IRA and taxable assets, not including my house, which is nearly paid off and carries a low-interest mortgage, and I am looking forward to a peaceful next chapter.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“We are looking forward to bringing back watch parties for Game 4,” Tisch said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At various times last year, Hamilton suggested Ferrari needed to find another driver, and said he was not looking forward to this season.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

No one was hurt; but the terrible reality of Stalingrad was a shock after looking forward to this moment for so long.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

looking forward

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