expectation
word
Definition
An expectation is something you believe or hope will happen, or what you think someone should do or be.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'high', 'low', or 'realistic'. 'Meet' or 'exceed expectations' means doing as well as or better than hoped. Can refer to both personal hopes and social standards. Often confused with 'hope' (more personal, emotional).
Spanish: expectativa - esperanza (esperar algo de alguien)Portuguese (BR): expectativa - esperança (esperar algo de alguém)Portuguese (PT): expectativa - esperança (esperar algo de alguém)Chinese (Simplified): 期望 - 期待Chinese (Traditional): 期望 - 期待Hindi: अपेक्षा - उम्मीदArabic: توقع - أملBengali: অপেক্ষা - প্রত্যাশাRussian: ожиданиеJapanese: 期待Vietnamese: kỳ vọng - mong đợiKorean: 기대Turkish: beklentiUrdu: توقعIndonesian: harapan - ekspektasi
Example Sentences
I had no expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised by the results.
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The movie did not meet my expectations.
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My expectation is that the bus will arrive on time.
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Parents often have high expectations for their children.
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He felt a lot of pressure to live up to everyone’s expectations.
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Let’s be realistic—our expectations might be too high.
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