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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Income expectations picked up, but only slightly, following a large uptick in the prior period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Now it’s up to Micron to serve numbers that match Wall Street’s towering expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

At the same time, rising rate-hike expectations have helped to boost the U.S. dollar.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Revenue surged to $41.46 billion, up from $9.3 billion a year prior and beating analyst expectations of $35.91 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Could I really meet such high expectations from everyone?

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles