Antonyms for expectant
ɪkˈspɛk təntex·pec·tant

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1. anticipant, anticipative, expectantadjective

   marked by eager anticipation

   "an expectant hush"

   Antonyms:
   nonpregnant, hopeless

   Synonyms:
   great(p), anticipant, large(p), anticipative, enceinte, big(p), gravid, heavy(p), with child(p)

2. big(p), enceinte, expectant, gravid, great(p), large(p), heavy(p), with child(p)adjective

   in an advanced stage of pregnancy

   "was big with child"; "was great with child"

   Antonyms:
   hopeless, nonpregnant

How to use expectant in a sentence?

1. Kara Brooks:

   We will work with the attorney general to defend the law that enhances information expectant mothers receive and enhances protection for the unborn.

2. Di Girolamo:

   I'm a little nervous and very grateful and expectant, I want to enjoy every moment, it's also my first time in a leading role in a movie. I come from the world of television series, soap operas in Chile. I've had some smaller roles in films. So this is like my grand debut which is a bit strange.

3. Heather Bradley:

   I really just hope that a new mom or an expectant mom were to see a little girl in an ad that they would just have that sense of hope for their child, and that they would know that really there is a great future for them.

4. Lee Gettler:

   Trust me, it is not especially easy to get expectant couples or new parents to participate in this type of research.

5. Yachiyo Ichihara:

   I'm really anxious, not expectant.

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