Synonyms of awaited

awaited 1 of 2

adjective

as in expected

being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events

at the awaited moment the President walked up to the lectern and began his address to the nation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expected
• scheduled
• anticipated
• due
• slated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belated
• late
• overdue
• behind
• early
• delinquent
• tardy
• dilatory
• premature
• untimely
• latish
• behindhand
• unanticipated
• unforeseen
• unlooked-for

awaited

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verb

past tense of await

1

as in anticipated

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

members of the sect are confidently awaiting the imminent end of the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expected
• anticipated
• hoped (for)
• predicted
• watched (for)
• looked forward to
• looked for
• viewed
• foresaw
• envisioned
• envisaged
• depended (on or upon)
• relied (on or upon)
• counted (on or upon)
• waited (for)
• prophesied
• presumed
• contemplated
• foretold
• assumed
• presupposed
• banked on
• eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioned
• doubted

2

as in waited

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

crowds had been awaiting in the streets for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waited
• stayed
• lingered
• bode
• held on
• sat tight
• remained
• expected
• bided one's time
• held one's breath
• anticipated
• cooled one's heels
• hung around
• stuck around
• stood by
• tarried
• watched (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awaited

Verb

Others imagined completing unfinished work or fulfilling responsibilities that still awaited them. —Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026

Jesni Sam had eagerly awaited the everyday joys of building a life with her husband. —Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 6 June 2026

The Italian team that awaited in the decider had just come through a remarkable semi-final against West Germany in near-unplayable temperatures, with their tournament dominated by the debate surrounding midfielders Sandro Mazzola of Inter and Gianni Rivera of Milan. —Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026

Before the announcement, only select users had access to limited versions as the automaker awaited regulatory approval. —Matthew Chin, CNBC, 3 June 2026

What awaited me at the very hip, eco-conscious 1 Hotel Nashville was not merely a parade of trendy cocktails atop a gleaming rooftop. —Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

On the other side of the Adriatic Sea, a reckoning awaited. —Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026

More serious matters awaited at the SEC spring meetings. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026

But though the spirits over the most eagerly awaited IPO are super-high, the risks are just as big. —Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 May 2026