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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The CEO of Tri Pointe Homes, a home builder, has suggested that expectations around the legislation should be kept in check.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

But in fact, expectations are increasing, in which case even a doubling of the stock may be too conservative.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The survey found that household expectations of inflation three years and five years from now were unchanged at 2.9% and 2.4% respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Regardless of whether explicit conflict disclosures were in place or were met, said Dana Fisher, a sociologist at American University who studies climate policy and activism, there were norms and expectations around interactions with sponsors.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

A medevac flight was very rare, but expectations among patients would surely be raised.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French