nonexpectation

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noun

Absence of expectation.

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Meanings

nounnonexpectation (usually uncountable, plural nonexpectations)

plural nonexpectations

  1. uncountableusuallyAbsence of expectation.

    Nevertheless, now that his latest fantasy epic has confirmed my nonexpectations, I can't help but wonder why Willow has been getting such a drubbing from the same reviewers who responded to the early Lucas mega-hits with such enthusiasm.

    1988 June 10, Jonathan Rosenbaum, “May the Formula Be With You”, in Chicago Reader, archived from the original on 28 Nov 2020

Origin

From non- + expectation.

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APA

nonexpectation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonexpectation

MLA

“nonexpectation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonexpectation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nonexpectation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonexpectation.

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