The Opposite(Antonym) of “anticipates”
The antonyms of anticipates are doubt, disbelieve, and ignore. These words convey a lack of expectation, belief, or attention towards something.
Explore all Antonyms of “anticipates”
Definitions and Examples of doubt, disbelieve, ignore
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To be uncertain or skeptical about something; to lack confidence in its truth or likelihood.
Example
I doubt that it will rain today because the sky is clear.
To reject as false or improbable; to refuse to believe in something.
Example
She disbelieves in ghosts and thinks they are just a figment of people's imagination.
To pay no attention to something; to disregard or overlook it.
Example
He ignored the warning signs and ended up getting lost in the woods.
Key Differences: doubt vs disbelieve vs ignore
- 1Doubt implies uncertainty or skepticism, while anticipate implies expectation or hope.
- 2Disbelieve implies rejection or disbelief, while anticipate implies excitement or eagerness.
- 3Ignore implies disregard or neglect, while anticipate implies attention or focus.
Effective Usage of doubt, disbelieve, ignore
- 1Express Doubt: Use doubt to express skepticism or uncertainty about something.
- 2Reject Belief: Use disbelieve to reject or disbelieve in something.
- 3Disregard Attention: Use ignore to indicate a lack of attention or disregard towards something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of anticipates have distinct meanings: doubt implies uncertainty, disbelieve implies rejection, and ignore implies disregard. Use these words to express doubt, reject belief, or disregard attention towards something.
