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expectant

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of expectant

1 having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something

  • expectant crowds gathered at the spot where the President was scheduled to make an appearance
Synonyms of expectant

agape, agog, anticipant, anticipatory
Words Related to expectant

open-eyed, openmouthed

alert, vigilant, watchful

anxious, athirst, breathless, eager, enthusiastic, raring

antsy, impatient, restive, restless
Near Antonyms of expectant

apathetic, indifferent, unconcerned, unimpressed, uninterested, unmoved

2 containing unborn young within the body

  • a medication that should not be taken by expectant women without permission from their doctors
Synonyms of expectant

big, caught, enceinte, expecting, gone, gravid, heavy, pregnant, quick [archaic]
Words Related to expectant

parturient, prenatal

childbearing, gestational

brooding

conceiving, impregnated
Phrases Synonymous with expectant

with child, with young
Near Antonyms of expectant

barren, infertile

aborting, miscarrying

delivered
Antonyms of expectant

nonpregnant

expectant

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of expectant

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award

  • divinity students who were all expectants for a curacy
Synonyms of expectant

applicant, applier, aspirant, campaigner, candidate, contender, hopeful, prospect, seeker
Words Related to expectant

competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier

dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse

crown prince, favorite son

claimant, pretender

nominee, running mate
Near Antonyms of expectant

incumbent, officeholder

awardee, honoree, inductee

dropout
Antonyms of expectant

noncandidate

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