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

They "set very extreme expectations only to find out that it’s almost like they are in a casino".

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

The dollar finished its fourth straight week of gains on investors’ expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates to rein in inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Culvin argues there is a growing disconnect between expectations and reality.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

That makes the risk particularly relevant to the AI-driven rally, which rests on expectations of exceptional future earnings growth.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2026

As my mom rushed her to a hospital to have her finger sewn back on, my sister hardened her expectations for the world into a tight ball.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri