expectant | Definition of expectant

expectant

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of expectant

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award

divinity students who were all expectants for a curacy

Synonyms of expectant

applicant, applier, aspirant, campaigner, candidate, contender, hopeful, prospect, seeker

Words Related to expectant

competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier

dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse

crown prince, favorite son

claimant, pretender

nominee, running mate

Near Antonyms of expectant

incumbent, officeholder

awardee, honoree, inductee

Antonyms of expectant