Thesaurus
expectant
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of EXPECTANT
1
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something <expectant crowds gathered at the spot where the President was scheduled to make an appearance>
Related Words open-eyed, openmouthed; alert, vigilant, watchful; anxious, athirst, breathless, eager, enthusiastic, raring; antsy, impatient, restive, restless
2
containing unborn young within the body <a medication that should not be taken by expectant women without permission from their doctors>
Antonyms nonpregnant
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