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Meaning of expectant
Having a strong feeling or belief that something will happen
Etymology of expectant
The word "expectant" has its roots in the Latin "expectare," which means "to await" or "to look out for," and is derived from "ex-" (out) and "spectare" (to look)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of waiting or anticipation
Synonyms
anticipatory
awaiting
hopeful
pregnant
looking forward
optimistic
promising
prospective
impending
upcoming
forthcoming
pending
waiting
watchful
vigilant
observant
attentive
ready
prepared
on the lookout
looking out
mindful
aware
expectative
hopeful
assured
confident
certain
sure
positive
sanguine
buoyant
enthusiastic
eager
anxious
nervous
apprehensive
fearful
unsure
uncertain
doubtful
skeptical
tentative
ambivalent
Definitions
- Having a strong feeling or belief that something will happen or is likely to happen
- * Pregnant, especially in the later stages
Usage Examples
- The expectant mother was excited to meet her new baby
- * The crowd was expectant as they waited for the concert to start
- * The company is expectant of a successful product launch
Antonyms
unenthusiastic
uninterested
apathetic
indifferent
unexpectant
unsurprised
unprepared
unready
careless
neglectful
inattentive
unaware
oblivious
unconcerned
detached
disinterested
pessimistic
hopeless
despairing
doubtful
uncertain
skeptical
cynical