nonexpectation

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English

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Etymology

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From non- +‎ expectation.

Noun

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nonexpectation (usually uncountable, plural nonexpectations)

  1. Absence of expectation.
    • 1988 June 10, Jonathan Rosenbaum, “May the Formula Be With You”, in Chicago Reader[1]:
      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.