expectant

/ɛksˈpɛktnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a strong feeling that something will happen or be the case; expecting something to happen

“The expectant crowd waited eagerly for the concert to start.”

2. noun

a person who is pregnant

“The expectant mother was excited to meet her new baby.”

3. noun

a person who is awaiting or expecting something, such as a child or a new development

“The expectant couple was preparing for the arrival of their first child.”

4. noun

a person who is awaiting or expecting something, such as a new development or a future event

“The expectant crowd was filled with excitement for the upcoming election.”

5. verb

to look forward to something with a feeling of expectation or anticipation

“The team expected to win the championship and were already planning their victory parade.”

Synonyms

  • anticipatory
  • expecting
  • prospective

Antonyms

  • disappointed
  • unexpecting