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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Expectations are for 6.6 million job openings on the last business day of March, down from nearly 6.9 million in February.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Expectations that the Federal Reserve won’t deliver any interest-rate cuts this year are also likely to boost banks, Lee says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Expectations are high that rates remain steady all year, with the probability of a rate hold at nearly 85% on CME’s FedWatch tool.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Expectations around the Sparks are higher than they’ve been in some time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Expectations were high every year and in 1988, if it was possible, they were even higher than usual.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger