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expectant Synonyms

Another word for expectant

Choosing another word for expectant depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing an excited feeling that something good is about to happen.

Usage Example

"A hush fell over the anticipatory crowd as the orchestra prepared to begin."

Strongest
anticipatory
eager
hopeful
Strong
excited
watchful

• adjective (Context 2)

Pregnant, or awaiting the birth of a child (used of a mother, father, or couple).

Usage Example

"The hospital offers free prenatal classes for expecting parents every Saturday."

Strongest
expecting
pregnant
Strong
with child
gravid

• noun (Context 3)

A person who waits in anticipation of an event, benefit, inheritance, or official post.

Usage Example

"The young clerk remained an candidate for the senior treasury position for several years."

Strong
candidate
aspirant

Opposites of expectant

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

indifferent
apathetic
uninterested
hopeless
See all opposites of expectant

• Nearby Words

expectable
expectably
expectancy
expectant
expectantly
expectation
expectedly

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