unfulfilled expectation

Frequency: 6.87.5 per million words

a belief that something will happen that has not come true

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Examples (10)

  • The failure to launch the product left many with an unfulfilled expectation of success.
  • Despite her hard work, she felt a sense of unfulfilled expectation regarding her career.
  • His childhood was marked by an unfulfilled expectation of parental affection.
  • They faced an unfulfilled expectation when the project was suddenly cancelled.
  • There was a palpable unfulfilled expectation among the fans after the team's loss.
  • The manager addressed the staff's unfulfilled expectation of higher bonuses.
  • It's common to experience an unfulfilled expectation in life, leading to disappointment.
  • The unfulfilled expectation of a peaceful resolution fueled further conflict.
  • She carried the burden of an unfulfilled expectation throughout her adult life.
  • His performance fell short of the audience's unfulfilled expectation.