Synonyms of expectations

expectations

noun

plural of expectation

as in anticipations

the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence

in expectation of a harsh winter, we budgeted more money than usual for the cost of heating our home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anticipations
• expectancies
• expectances
• prospects
• contemplations
• alarms
• misgivings
• apprehensions
• dreads
• forebodings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expectations

Beasley is accused of fixing or trying to fix his performance in at least four games while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024 by under or overperforming bookmakers’ expectations. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Those are affirmations Rams players and coaches have utilized during a season of great expectations mired in major underachievement. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Procter & Gamble, Lockheed Martin and CSX were among the latest companies to join the list of those topping profit expectations for the summer, and gains for their stocks helped limit the market's losses Thursday. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Consumers’ expectations about the pace of future price hikes are closely tracked by the Federal Reserve. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Because of crowd expectations, Turnstile is setting up its own stage instead of using the Sylvan. — Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

The change comes a year after Pullin was formally inaugurated with high expectations for TCU’s growth. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Revenue from top brands Hoka and Ugg missed StreetAccount consensus expectations. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Approaching life with positive expectations, a get-up-and-go attitude, and eagerness is related to many good things in life. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026