Antonyms for expectancy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ik-spek-tuh n-see
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈspɛk tən si


Definition of expectancy

Origin :
  • 1590s, from Latin expectantia (see expectant) + -ancy.
  • noun anticipation
Example sentences :
  • England was in a condition of great political excitement and expectancy.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Otto and Pussy had taken their seats, full of excitement and expectancy.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • All that forenoon, the little house throbbed with a curious sense of expectancy.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • It is very sure in expectancy, like the making of matrimonial matches.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 11, June 11, 1870 » by Various
  • There was thus a rather tense air of expectancy when the train pulled in.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • And so through Maria Angelina's days ran a fever of expectancy.
  • Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley
  • So long a period of expectancy had ended by annoying the public.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • About the Phipps' home hung now the atmosphere of expectancy.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • “Very simple,” said Richling, with an unpleasant look of expectancy.
  • Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable
  • There was a silence of expectancy, and a turning of heads, a craning of necks.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for expectancy

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