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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But which ones have lived up to expectations?

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

However, the mood was flipped when Micron Technology announced fourth-quarter revenue forecasts of $50 billion, blowing expectations for around $43 billion out of the water.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

“If today’s PCE outcome supports market expectations of hikes from the Fed, the dollar is likely to continue to strengthen,” SEB’s Karl Steiner, head of analysis, said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

That would be slightly faster than market expectations for one hike at six-month intervals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The expectations for music in a minor key are a little different than for music in a major key.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones