expected
/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
Adjective
Examples
The expected storm never arrived.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “expected” mean?
Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
Is “expected” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.