Expectant
adjective
Having or showing an excited feeling that something will happen soon, especially something pleasant and interesting.
She looked at him with an expectant expression.
Often appears as...
- expectant look
- expectant mother
adjective
Pregnant, or expecting to give birth soon.
Free prenatal classes are available for expectant mothers.
Often appears as...
- expectant mother
- expectant father
adjective
Having or showing an excited feeling that something will happen soon, especially something pleasant and interesting.
She looked at him with an expectant expression.
Often appears as...
- expectant look
- expectant mother
adjective
Pregnant, or expecting to give birth soon.
Free prenatal classes are available for expectant mothers.
Often appears as...
- expectant mother
- expectant father
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Anticipation
Expectant often implies looking forward to something good or exciting.
The children had expectant smiles before the magic show started.
Pro Tip 2/3Eager Waiting
Use 'expectant' to describe someone waiting eagerly for an event or result.
The audience was expectant as they waited for the singer to come on stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Pregnancy
'Expectant' is broader than pregnancy; it captures the feeling of excitement and anticipation.
He gave her an expectant look, hoping she would reveal the surprise.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Anticipation
Expectant often implies looking forward to something good or exciting.
The children had expectant smiles before the magic show started.
Pro Tip 2/3Eager Waiting
Use 'expectant' to describe someone waiting eagerly for an event or result.
The audience was expectant as they waited for the singer to come on stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Pregnancy
'Expectant' is broader than pregnancy; it captures the feeling of excitement and anticipation.
He gave her an expectant look, hoping she would reveal the surprise.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Anticipation
Expectant often implies looking forward to something good or exciting.
The children had expectant smiles before the magic show started.
Pro Tip 2/3Eager Waiting
Use 'expectant' to describe someone waiting eagerly for an event or result.
The audience was expectant as they waited for the singer to come on stage.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Pregnancy
'Expectant' is broader than pregnancy; it captures the feeling of excitement and anticipation.
He gave her an expectant look, hoping she would reveal the surprise.
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Why nations should...
And we would look at this instrument sitting in the front foyer. But half the time we would pick it up with an expectant look on our faces, there would be no dial tone. If there was a dial tone and you dialed a number, the odds were two in three you wouldn't get the number you were intending to reach.
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Father Knows Best PIPE...
from that point on child-raising is the domain of the expectant father who initially incubates the eggs then keeps a watchful eye on the chicks for about six months until they are old enough to forage on their own so protective is the father that if one
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How repaying loans with...
who is training women to help deliver babies where expectant mothers might not be able to make it to the local hospital on time. When I was growing up, an elder in my village in rural Zimbabwe once described the challenges I faced in going to school.
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The shadow pandemic of...
These are community-based men and women who have been informally trained and provide basic health care to both women and expectant mothers. But none of them had received any form of training on how to help women suffering from domestic violence.
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Raising Rheas PIPE National...
then they encourage the females to lay their eggs near the nest they've made from that point on child-raising is the domain of the expectant father who initially incubates the eggs then keeps a watchful eye on the chicks for about
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How architecture can...
I believe this is because architecture remains a white, male, elitist profession -- seemingly unconcerned with some of the greatest needs in the world or even the relatively simple needs of an expectant mother.
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3 steps to turn everyday...
to actually address our needs. The first step of creating more meaningful everyday gatherings is to embrace a specific disputable purpose. An expectant mother I know was dreading her baby shower.
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The next generation of...
Here they receive prenatal care and train in nutrition and family planning. At the same time, they form a community with other expectant mothers and their families.
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Should We Feed Bears? PIPE...
and several bear generations later Vince's backyard is overrun with expectant diners in autumn as many as 90 bears gather from miles around and demand to buffet
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The Global Spermageddon...
It's a bit like being an expectant expectant father. Tim, hi. Peter Schlegel. - Great. So we're going to go right in here. TIM Weill Cornell
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Why nations should...
And we would look at this instrument sitting in the front foyer. But half the time we would pick it up with an expectant look on our faces, there would be no dial tone. If there was a dial tone and you dialed a number, the odds were two in three you wouldn't get the number you were intending to reach.
Video examples
Father Knows Best PIPE...
from that point on child-raising is the domain of the expectant father who initially incubates the eggs then keeps a watchful eye on the chicks for about six months until they are old enough to forage on their own so protective is the father that if one
Video examples
How repaying loans with...
who is training women to help deliver babies where expectant mothers might not be able to make it to the local hospital on time. When I was growing up, an elder in my village in rural Zimbabwe once described the challenges I faced in going to school.
Video examples
The shadow pandemic of...
These are community-based men and women who have been informally trained and provide basic health care to both women and expectant mothers. But none of them had received any form of training on how to help women suffering from domestic violence.
Video examples
Raising Rheas PIPE National...
then they encourage the females to lay their eggs near the nest they've made from that point on child-raising is the domain of the expectant father who initially incubates the eggs then keeps a watchful eye on the chicks for about
Video examples
How architecture can...
I believe this is because architecture remains a white, male, elitist profession -- seemingly unconcerned with some of the greatest needs in the world or even the relatively simple needs of an expectant mother.
Video examples
3 steps to turn everyday...
to actually address our needs. The first step of creating more meaningful everyday gatherings is to embrace a specific disputable purpose. An expectant mother I know was dreading her baby shower.
Video examples
The next generation of...
Here they receive prenatal care and train in nutrition and family planning. At the same time, they form a community with other expectant mothers and their families.
Video examples
Should We Feed Bears? PIPE...
and several bear generations later Vince's backyard is overrun with expectant diners in autumn as many as 90 bears gather from miles around and demand to buffet
Video examples
The Global Spermageddon...
It's a bit like being an expectant expectant father. Tim, hi. Peter Schlegel. - Great. So we're going to go right in here. TIM Weill Cornell
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Hannah Kent
Australian Writer
People speak of the fear of the blank canvas as though it is a temporary hesitation, a trembling moment of self-doubt. For me it was more like being abducted from my bed by a clown, thrust into a circus arena with a wicker chair, and told to tame a pissed-off lion in front of an expectant crowd.
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Christine Tsai
American Businesswoman
While your intentions may be good, this is something every expectant working mom fears - being phased out. I'll put myself out there and admit this has been/is a fear of mine. Let her be the one to decide whether something's too much for her to handle or not.
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Caroline Lucas
British Politician
For expectant mothers there's so much to think about - and so much to prepare for. In amongst those many thoughts and all the excitement are also some concerns, not least the serious worries for many about what will happen at work.
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Radhika Pandit
Indian Actress
Unlike most expectant moms, I haven't had cravings to eat anything fancy. But on one day, I felt like eating kulfi. In the next hour, every possible flavour of kulfi in all shapes and sizes were laid out in front of me.
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Alexa Von Tobel
American Businesswoman
I'm proud that LearnVest is creating content that helps expectant moms tackle their finances. As much as possible, we hope to lessen the stress during what is said to be such a life-changing time.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Hope is favorable and confident expectation; it's an expectant attitude that something good is going to happen and things will work out, no matter what situation we're facing.
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Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
Working parents, working families, and expectant workers are vital members of our workforce. Ensuring their success is how we maintain our global economic advantage.
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Konnie Huq
British Celebrity
When they do actually get pregnant, most expectant mothers understandably keep the whole thing a secret because of how fragile the first four months can be.
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Koren Zailckas
American Writer
America, ever the narcissistic mother, prefers baby bumps to children and expectant mothers to full-fledged bum-and-nose-wiping ones.
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Rachel Sklar
Canadian Lawyer
As an expectant mom who is currently self-employed, I'm amazed at just how tied to the workplace maternity benefits are.
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Hannah Kent
Australian Writer
People speak of the fear of the blank canvas as though it is a temporary hesitation, a trembling moment of self-doubt. For me it was more like being abducted from my bed by a clown, thrust into a circus arena with a wicker chair, and told to tame a pissed-off lion in front of an expectant crowd.
Quote examples
Christine Tsai
American Businesswoman
While your intentions may be good, this is something every expectant working mom fears - being phased out. I'll put myself out there and admit this has been/is a fear of mine. Let her be the one to decide whether something's too much for her to handle or not.
Quote examples
Caroline Lucas
British Politician
For expectant mothers there's so much to think about - and so much to prepare for. In amongst those many thoughts and all the excitement are also some concerns, not least the serious worries for many about what will happen at work.
Quote examples
Radhika Pandit
Indian Actress
Unlike most expectant moms, I haven't had cravings to eat anything fancy. But on one day, I felt like eating kulfi. In the next hour, every possible flavour of kulfi in all shapes and sizes were laid out in front of me.
Quote examples
Alexa Von Tobel
American Businesswoman
I'm proud that LearnVest is creating content that helps expectant moms tackle their finances. As much as possible, we hope to lessen the stress during what is said to be such a life-changing time.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
Hope is favorable and confident expectation; it's an expectant attitude that something good is going to happen and things will work out, no matter what situation we're facing.
Quote examples
Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
Working parents, working families, and expectant workers are vital members of our workforce. Ensuring their success is how we maintain our global economic advantage.
Quote examples
Konnie Huq
British Celebrity
When they do actually get pregnant, most expectant mothers understandably keep the whole thing a secret because of how fragile the first four months can be.
Quote examples
Koren Zailckas
American Writer
America, ever the narcissistic mother, prefers baby bumps to children and expectant mothers to full-fledged bum-and-nose-wiping ones.
Quote examples
Rachel Sklar
Canadian Lawyer
As an expectant mom who is currently self-employed, I'm amazed at just how tied to the workplace maternity benefits are.
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