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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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It’s one of the clearest signals yet from the Oxford-trained economist, whose appointment in May spurred expectations for a hawkish tilt by the BOK.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Germany’s central bank cut its GDP growth forecasts and raised inflation expectations for this year and next as the war in Iran weighs on the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Gov. Shin Hyun-song ’s remarks will likely reinforce market expectations that the central bank will resume tightening as soon as next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Fed chair Kevin Warsh must navigate a divided central bank committee, elevated inflation, and market expectations of the probability for an interest-rate hike.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I didn't want to set up any expectations.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg