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Antonym words for "expect"

Noun

1. Surprise

Example sentence: I had no suspicion, so the news of his arrival was a delightful surprise.

Verb

1. Disbelieve

Example sentence: I find it hard to disbelieve his claims without any evidence.

2. Ignore

Example sentence: She chose to ignore my advice and regretted it later.

3. Forget

Example sentence: Please don't forget to call me when you arrive at the airport.

4. Neglect

Example sentence: The parents should not neglect their children's emotional needs.

Adjective

1. Unexpected

Example sentence: The unexpected rain ruined our picnic plans.

2. Surprising

Example sentence: The surprising turn of events left everyone in shock.

3. Unforeseen

Example sentence: An unforeseen accident caused a major delay on the highway.

Adverb

No antonym words found.