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expectation

 

[ ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future, often based on evidence or past experience.

Synonyms

anticipation, hope, prediction

Examples of usage

  • I had high expectations for the new movie after reading the reviews.
  • She had low expectations for the event, but it turned out to be amazing.
Context #2 | Noun

in social situations

The feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen.

Synonyms

anticipation, eagerness, excitement

Examples of usage

  • The team had great expectations for the upcoming match.
  • The expectation of seeing her again made him smile.
Context #3 | Noun

in relationships

The belief that someone should behave in a particular way or achieve a particular goal.

Synonyms

demand, requirement, standard

Examples of usage

  • He had high expectations for his partner, which put a strain on their relationship.
  • She felt pressure from the expectations of her parents.

Translations

Translations of the word "expectation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expectativa

🇮🇳 अपेक्षा

🇩🇪 Erwartung

🇮🇩 harapan

🇺🇦 очікування

🇵🇱 oczekiwanie

🇯🇵 期待 (きたい)

🇫🇷 attente

🇪🇸 expectativa

🇹🇷 beklenti

🇰🇷 기대

🇸🇦 توقع

🇨🇿 očekávání

🇸🇰 očakávanie

🇨🇳 期望 (qīwàng)

🇸🇮 pričakovanje

🇮🇸 vænting

🇰🇿 күту

🇬🇪 მოლოდინი

🇦🇿 gözləmə

🇲🇽 expectativa

Etymology

The word 'expectation' originated from the Latin word 'expectationem', which means 'an awaiting'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just waiting, but also the belief that something will happen. The concept of expectation plays a significant role in various fields, such as psychology, sociology, and relationships, shaping human behavior and experiences.

See also: expect, expectancy, expectant, expectantly, expectations, expected, expectedly, expecting, expectorate, unexpected, unexpectedly, unexpectedness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,695, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.