nonexpectation

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ expectation.

Noun

nonexpectation (usually uncountable, plural nonexpectations)

  1. Absence of expectation.
    • 1988 June 10, Jonathan Rosenbaum, “May the Formula Be With You”, in Chicago Reader‎[1], archived from the original on 28 November 2020:
      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.
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