Expectation: meaning, definitions and examples
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expectation
[ ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən ]
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.
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.
in relationships
The belief that someone should behave in a particular way or achieve a particular goal.
Synonyms
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
- esperança
- ânsia
🇮🇳 अपेक्षा
- उम्मीद
- आशा
🇩🇪 Erwartung
- Hoffnung
- Erwartungshaltung
🇮🇩 harapan
🇺🇦 очікування
- надія
- сподівання
🇵🇱 oczekiwanie
🇯🇵 期待 (きたい)
🇫🇷 attente
- espoir
- espérance
🇪🇸 expectativa
🇹🇷 beklenti
- umut
- beklenti duygusu
🇰🇷 기대
🇸🇦 توقع
🇨🇿 očekávání
🇸🇰 očakávanie
🇨🇳 期望 (qīwàng)
🇸🇮 pričakovanje
🇮🇸 vænting
🇰🇿 күту
🇬🇪 მოლოდინი
🇦🇿 gözləmə
🇲🇽 expectativa
Word origin
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.