not expected

ADJECTIVE

improbable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fanciful implausible rare unbelievable unlikely

WEAK

doubtful dubious far-fetched flimsy hundred-to-one iffy inconceivable outside chance questionable slim slim and none uncertain unconvincing unheard of unimaginable unsubstantial weak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believable likely ordinary plausible probably real

WEAK

ostensible possible probable tenable

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While the women's tour is not expected to mirror the men's equivalent, speculation will now turn to the coaching team Yapp will build around her.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Now, I already know exactly what you're thinking - "It's real points that count, not expected ones!"

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Extensive spread of the hantavirus outbreak is not expected, health experts say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Although the companies have now announced efforts to ease supply shortages, their extra capacity is not expected to come online until at least next year, and some analysts expect tightness to continue until 2028.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

It was a confrontation that I had not expected.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

not expected

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