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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 confuses the market” that growth expectations didn’t get a lift despite AI-chip revenue jumping more than 143% from a year ago, Mulberry said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Around 85% of companies in the S&P 500 that have reported results beat first-quarter earnings expectations, above the 10-year average of 76%, according to FactSet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The only thing that scares it is high expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It said it is therefore on track for earnings to be "significantly ahead of current market expectations" for 2026 as a whole.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Best privateer that ever raked a Britisher with a broadside! You want to buy expectations from me?”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham