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nonexpectation en · NOUN

Etymology

From non- + expectation.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable, usually) Absence 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:

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