Expectancy

usgb/ɪkˈspektənsi/
noun

The feeling that something is going to happen soon.

There's an air of expectancy in the house as we wait for the birth of the new baby.
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Often appears as...

  • air of expectancy
  • sense of expectancy
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Upcoming Events

Used when an event or moment is expected to happen soon, often causing excitement or tension.

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The crowd hummed with expectancy as the concert was about to start.
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Not Always Positive

Expectancy might also refer to the anticipation of something negative or stressful.

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There was a sense of expectancy as they awaited the test results.
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Emotional Intensity

Expresses the emotional intensity with which someone awaits an outcome; can vary from subtle to strong.

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Her eyes shone with quiet expectancy as she watched the door.
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