Expectation

Meaning

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case

Example Sentences

The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.

The students had high expectations for their exam results.

Example Expressions

beyond expectations

Synonyms

anticipation, hope, prospect, assumption, belief, outlook

Entry 1

anticipation, hope, prospect, assumption

Entry 2

anticipation, hope, belief, outlook, assumption

Antonyms

despair, hopelessness, doubt, uncertainty, disbelief

Entry 1

despair, hopelessness, doubt, uncertainty

Entry 2

doubt, disbelief, hopelessness

Collocations

high expectations, meet expectations, beyond expectations, high expectation, meet expectation, raise expectation, beyond expectation

Entry 1

high expectations, meet expectations, beyond expectations

Entry 2

high expectation, meet expectation, raise expectation, beyond expectation