Nonexpectation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Absence of expectation. uncountable, usually

    "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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improbabilityunexpectednessunpreparedness

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"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."

Etymology

From non- + expectation.

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