expected

The word “expected” has 3 syllables: ex-pec-ted

It's pronounced as /ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for expected?

In the thesaurus, “expected” has 20 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for expected along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for expected

anticipated
assumed
awaited
banked on
contemplated
due
envisaged
envisioned
eyed
foresaw
foretold
looked for
looked forward to
predicted
presumed
presupposed
prophesied
scheduled
slated
viewed

Antonyms for expected

behind
behindhand
belated
delinquent
dilatory
doubted
early
late
latish
overdue
premature
questioned
tardy
unanticipated
unforeseen
unlooked-for
untimely

Meanings of expected

verb
1. To predict or believe that something will happen.
2. To consider obligatory or required.
3. To consider reasonably due.
4. (continuous aspect only, of a woman or couple) To be pregnant, to consider a baby due.
5. To wait for; to await.
6. To wait; to stay.
adjective
1. Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.

Example Sentences

The train arrived later than expected.
She performed better than expected in the competition.
The results were not as disappointing as expected.
Everyone was surprised by the outcome, even though it was expected.
He didn’t meet the expected standards for the project.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to expected, such as: anticipated, assumed, awaited, banked on, behind, behindhand, belated.

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