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anticipation Synonyms

Another word for anticipation

Choosing another word for anticipation depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of expecting or looking forward to something, typically with a feeling of pleasure or excitement.

Usage Example

"The children waited in eager expectation for the holiday festivities to begin."

Strongest
expectation
Strong
eagerness
excitement
suspense
hope
awaiting

• noun (Context 2)

The act of foreseeing and preparing for a probable future event or requirement.

Usage Example

"The store ordered extra supplies in foresight of the approaching winter storm."

Strongest
foresight
forethought
Strong
prediction
preparation
prevision
prescience

Opposites of anticipation

The opposite of anticipation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unpreparedness
suspension
surprise
dread
indifference
retardation
improvidence
hindsight
See all opposites of anticipation

• Nearby Words

antichrist
antichristian
anticipate
anticipation
anticipator
anticipatory
anticlimactic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Anticipation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/anticipation
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