inexpectant
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not expecting; lacking anticipation: "inexpectant" describes a state of not expecting something to happen, or not being in a condition of anticipation.
- Unprepared for an event: It implies a lack of readiness or mental preparation for a future occurrence.
Usage Examples
- (She was not anticipating a surprise visit.)
- (The audience had no expectation of the twist.)
Advanced Usage
"to be inexpectant of": to lack expectation regarding something.
- He was inexpectant of praise for his work, so the compliment surprised him. (He did not anticipate receiving praise.)
"inexpectant silence": a quiet state that shows no sign of waiting for something.
- The room fell into an inexpectant silence, as if no one was waiting for anything to happen. (The silence was not filled with anticipation.)
Variants and Related Words
Inexpectantly (adv): in a manner that shows no expectation.
- She looked inexpectantly at the door, not expecting anyone to enter. (She looked without anticipation.)
Inexpectancy (n): the quality or state of being without expectation.
- His inexpectancy of the news made the announcement even more shocking. (His lack of expectation heightened the shock.)
Synonyms
- Unanticipating: not expecting or predicting something.
- Unprepared: not ready for an event or situation.
- Unaware: lacking knowledge or expectation of something.
Antonyms
- Expectant: showing or feeling anticipation.
- Aware: having knowledge or expectation of something.
Phrasal Verbs
- (No common phrasal verbs exist for "inexpectant"; it is primarily used as an adjective.)
Related Idioms
“Caught off guard”: to be surprised because one was not expecting something.
- He was caught off guard by the question, as he was inexpectant of it. (He was surprised due to lack of expectation.)
“Out of the blue”: unexpectedly; without warning.
- The offer came out of the blue, and she was completely inexpectant. (The offer was sudden and unanticipated.)