Assured, anticipated, and assumed are all synonyms for expected. Unexpected and unforeseen are antonyms of expected. And here are 41 another word for expected.
The adjective "expected" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 7 letters, 13 synonyms with 8 letters, 5 synonyms with 9 letters, 5 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 2 synonyms with 12 letters, and 1 synonym with 14 letters, for a total of 39 synonyms for expected.
The team expected better results.
She was expected to arrive.
Outcomes were better than expected.
He expected a quick response.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Exaggerated | Understated, moderate | Overstated, overemphasized |
| Multifaceted | Simple, one-dimensional | Versatile, complex |
| Executed | Abandoned, neglected | Carried out, implemented |
| Hectic | Leisurely, quiet | Frantic, frenetic |
| Distorted | Clear, accurate | Warped, twisted |
| Sector | Whole, unity | District, quarter |
| Irritated | Calm, content | Annoyed, frustrated |
| Outdated | Current, modern, fashionable | Old-fashioned, out of date |
| Undoubtedly | Possibly, doubtfully, questionably | Doubtless, indubitably |
| Granted | Denied, Questioned | Allowed, permitted |
| Take for granted | Cherish, Acknowledge fully | Assume, presume |
| Contributed | Withheld, took | Donated, offered |
| Peculiar | Normal, ordinary | Strange, unusual |
| Affection | Indifference, hostility | Fondness, love |
| Disrespect | Respect, esteem | Contempt, lack of respect |
| Select | Inferior, mediocre | Choose, pick |
| Expansion | Summary, abridgement | Growth, increase in size |
| Knotted | Untangled, smooth | Tangled, tangly |
| Tedious | Exciting, interesting | Boring, monotonous |
| Respectful | Disrespectful, rude | Deferential, reverent |
| Unwanted | Wanted, welcome, desirable, invited, loved | Unwelcome, undesirable |
| Spectacular | Dull, unimpressive | Striking, picturesque |
| Devoted | Disloyal, unfaithful, indifferent | Loyal, faithful |
| Restricted | Roomy, unlimited, unrestricted | Cramped, confined |
| Collective | Individual, separate | Shared, joint |
| Object | Approve accept acquiesce | Thing, article |
| Section | Whole, entirety | Segment, part |
| Adopted | Biological, natural-born | Accepted, taken in |
| Explicit | Vague, suggestive, implicit | Clear, direct |
| Incorrect | Correct, accurate | Wrong, mistaken |
| Isolated | Accessible, sociable | Remote, out of the way |
| Protection | Exposure, vulnerability | Defence, shielding |
| Direction | Confusion, disorientation | Administration, management |
| Effective | Ineffective, incompetent, weak | Successful, effectual |
| Perfect | Imperfect, faulty, defective | Ideal, model |
| Expression | Silence, suppression | Utterance, uttering |
| Delighted | Dismayed, disappointed | Very pleased, glad |
| Demonstrated | Withheld, disproved | Displayed, showed |
| Characterize | Obscure, misrepresent | Distinguish, make distinctive |
| Reflection | Ignorance, action | Sending back, throwing back |
| Neglect | Cherish, look after, care for | Fail to look after, fail to care for |
| Exhausted | Replenished, restocked | Tired out, worn out |
| Completed | Unfinished, give up | Finished, ended |
| Noted | Unknown, unheard of, obscure | Eminent, famous |
| Expectation | Surprise, uncertainty | supposition, assumption |
| Frustrated | Satisfied, content | Annoyed, irritated |
| Explain | Confuse, obscure | Describe, give an explanation of |
| Explained | Confused, "obscured | Clarified, described |
| Committed | Uncommitted, disloyal | Dedicated, devoted |
| Subject | Object, predicate | Theme, subject matter |
| Collection | Dispersal, separation | Group, crowd |
| Unprecedented | Normal, common | Unparalleled, unequalled |
| Expensive | Cheap, economical | Costly, dear |
| Direct | Indirect, evasive | Straight, undeviating |
| Exposed | Cover, protect from | Make vulnerable, make subject |