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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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Despite the wet forecast, their expectations for illumination were high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Analysts at Citi said market expectations were for between 8% and 9% growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Many disagree, arguing that aggressive expectations for earnings growth can in part justify the parabolic move higher in semiconductor names and other hot stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"You have to focus on the product, the teams, and meeting the expectations of the right clientele."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Maggie was trapped between society’s expectations for her gender, her profession, and her class.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock