Meaning & use
expectation
A strong belief that something will happen or a standard that someone hopes will be met.
See it in a sentence
Her parents had high expectations for her grades this semester.
The movie failed to live up to the expectations set by its trailer.
A note on using this word
'Expectation' often implies a belief about what should happen, which can lead to disappointment if reality falls short.
Words with a similar meaning
anticipationhope
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