expected Antonyms
Meaning of expected
Wordnet
expected (a)
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
Webster
expected (imp. & p. p.)
of Expect
expected Sentence Examples
- The guests expected a sumptuous meal at the wedding reception.
- She expected to receive a promotion at work after the successful completion of the project.
- We expected a thunderstorm, so we brought umbrellas with us.
- He expected to graduate with honors, so he studied diligently throughout college.
- The company expected a surge in sales during the holiday season, so they increased their production.
- The doctor expected the patient to recover quickly after the surgery, but there were unexpected complications.
- She expected to find her wallet in her purse, but it was nowhere to be found.
- I expected the exam to be difficult, but it turned out to be quite easy.
- The weather forecast expected rain, but the day turned out to be sunny and clear.
- The team expected to win the championship, but they were defeated in the final game.
FAQs About the word expected
considered likely or probable to happen or arriveof Expect
scheduled, anticipated, awaited,due, slated,
delinquent, early, belated, dilatory, behind, premature, premature, delinquent, tardy, early
The guests expected a sumptuous meal at the wedding reception.
She expected to receive a promotion at work after the successful completion of the project.
We expected a thunderstorm, so we brought umbrellas with us.
He expected to graduate with honors, so he studied diligently throughout college.
