Expectations: meaning, definitions and examples
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expectations
[ ˌɛkˌspɛkˈteɪʃənz ]
in psychology
The belief that something will happen or is likely to happen in the future, especially something good.
Synonyms
anticipation, hope, prediction
Examples of usage
- Her expectations were high as she waited for the interview results.
- The team exceeded all expectations with their performance.
in relationships
The feeling of expecting or looking forward to something, typically associated with a person.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had high expectations from her partner in their relationship.
- Meeting his expectations was important to her.
Translations
Translations of the word "expectations" in other languages:
🇵🇹 expectativas
🇮🇳 अपेक्षाएँ
🇩🇪 Erwartungen
🇮🇩 harapan
🇺🇦 очікування
🇵🇱 oczekiwania
🇯🇵 期待
🇫🇷 attentes
🇪🇸 expectativas
🇹🇷 beklentiler
🇰🇷 기대
🇸🇦 توقعات
🇨🇿 očekávání
🇸🇰 očakávania
🇨🇳 期望
🇸🇮 pričakovanja
🇮🇸 væntingar
🇰🇿 күтілімдер
🇬🇪 მოლოდინები
🇦🇿 gözləntilər
🇲🇽 expectativas
Word origin
The word 'expectations' originated from the Latin word 'exspectare', which means 'await'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the beliefs and anticipations people hold. Expectations play a significant role in human behavior, influencing emotions, decisions, and interactions. Whether in personal relationships, professional settings, or societal norms, expectations shape our experiences and outcomes.
See also: expect, expectancy, expectant, expectantly, expectation, expected, expectedly, expecting, expectorate, unexpected, unexpectedly, unexpectedness.