imminent Antonyms

Meaning of imminent

Wordnet

imminent (s)

close in time; about to occur

Webster

imminent (a.)

Threatening to occur immediately; near at hand; impending; -- said especially of misfortune or peril.

Full of danger; threatening; menacing; perilous.

(With upon) Bent upon; attentive to.

imminent Sentence Examples

  1. The impending hurricane poses an imminent threat to coastal communities.
  2. The imminent arrival of the CEO has sent ripples of excitement through the company.
  3. The imminent collapse of the building forced immediate evacuation.
  4. The imminent arrival of a newborn baby has filled the parents with both joy and trepidation.
  5. The imminent threat of war has cast a shadow over diplomatic relations.
  6. The imminent closure of the factory has caused widespread anxiety among employees.
  7. The imminent launch of the spacecraft has sparked a surge of anticipation and excitement.
  8. The imminent release of the new software has tech enthusiasts eagerly awaiting its arrival.
  9. The imminent arrival of winter has prompted people to prepare their homes for the cold.
  10. The imminent departure of a loved one has left a bittersweet feeling of both sadness and anticipation.

FAQs About the word imminent

close in time; about to occurThreatening to occur immediately; near at hand; impending; -- said especially of misfortune or peril., Full of danger; threatening;

looming,impending, around the corner, brewing, future, coming, pending,possible, approaching, threatening

past, eventual, ultimate, ultimate, former, remote, recent, recent, distant, eventual

The impending hurricane poses an imminent threat to coastal communities.

The imminent arrival of the CEO has sent ripples of excitement through the company.

The imminent collapse of the building forced immediate evacuation.

The imminent arrival of a newborn baby has filled the parents with both joy and trepidation.