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

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expectations

Strategists at a number of banks noted that investors’ eyes were firmly on news about the company’s recent partnership with Alphabet’s Google, with expectations ultimately left unmet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Ohtani threw about 20 pitches, which Roberts noted was “short,” but he said he had no expectations for the pitch count.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Following Warsh's remarks, the rates market showed growing expectations of an interest rate rise in September, according to CME data.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Muse, although Marvell posted a moderate beat and raised its guidance, expectations were heightened following the announcement of the Google partnership last week.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

I don’t dare have expectations, but I have hope.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed