expecting

Definitions

Regarded as likely to happen or arrive.

Pregnant; carrying a developing fetus.

Believing that something is going to occur or that someone will arrive.

Examples

She is expecting a promotion after her hard work on the project.

We are expecting guests to arrive at our house later this evening.

Synonyms

anticipating awaiting foreseeing pregnant hoping counting on looking forward to

Antonyms

doubting disbelieving unprepared surprised unaware ignorant unforeseeing