Standard Synonyms
Await
Expect
Look forward to
Prep
Slang Synonyms
I’m on pins and needles! I can’t wait!
Academic Synonyms
Old English Synonyms
Foreboding
Expectation
Hope
Dread
Suspense
Regional Synonyms
Industry-specific Synonyms
Expectation
Looking forward to
Anticipation
Antonyms
Indifference
Apathy
Procrastination
Meaning
Expectation or anxiety about a future event.
Definition
feeling or showing happiness or pleasure at the prospect of something; eagerly waiting for something to happen
Example Sentences
I was filled with anticipation as I waited for my turn.
The anticipation was killing me.
I couldn’t wait in anticipation for the weekend.
My heart raced in anticipation as I waited for her to answer the door.
I felt a sense of anticipation as I waited for the meeting to begin.