Synonyms for expectant

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1. Characterized by anticipation

   expecting, hoping, hopeful, waiting, awaiting, anticipating, anticipative, in expectation, watchful, vigilant, eager, ready, looking forward to, prepared, in suspense, gaping, apprehensive, on tenterhooks*, on edge*, itching*, raring*, wild*, with bated breath*.

   Antonyms indifferent*, nonchalant, unprepared.

2. Anticipating birth

   pregnant, expecting, with child; see pregnant 1.