expectant

• Beschreibt einen Zustand des Wartens oder der Erwartung auf etwas, oft mit Spannung, Ungeduld oder Hoffnung. Auch: in freudiger Erwartung befindlich, z. B. eine werdende Mutter.

Describes a state of waiting or anticipating something, often with excitement or hope.

1. Eagerly anticipatingB2formal

   Characterized by a state of waiting for something to happen with excitement or hope.

   Erwartungsvoll

   • The audience was expectant, waiting for the curtain to rise.
   • She looked at him with an expectant smile.
   • The children were expectant before the birthday cake arrived.

   Synonymeagoganticipatorybreathlesseagerhopefulwaiting

   Antonymeapatheticindifferentnonchalantunconcerneduninterested

2. PregnantB2formal

   Used to describe a woman who is expecting a baby, especially in the later stages of pregnancy.

   Schwanger

   • The clinic offers special classes for expectant mothers.
   • An expectant father often feels a mix of excitement and nervousness.
   • The hospital has a dedicated wing for expectant women.

   Synonymegravidpregnantwith child