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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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These expectations have emerged following the much higher-than-expected U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Here, perhaps, we are coming to the nub of the issue, the gap of expectations between the governed and those who seek to govern.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

With such low expectations heading into the meeting, even underwhelming results appear to be enough to soothe investors for now.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But you don’t get or keep a job as a “professional forecaster” by sticking your neck out, so their expectations will presumably adapt to reality slowly.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

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

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock