Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lower-expectations
Verb Phrase
/loʊər ɛkˈspɛkteɪʃənz/
Definition
To reduce the level of anticipation or hope regarding something, often to avoid disappointment.
Examples
- After her first job interview, she decided to lower her expectations about getting hired right away.
- He learned to lower his expectations for the project to ensure a more pleasant experience.
- To avoid feeling let down, she tried to lower her expectations for the concert.
Meaning
Lowering expectations means to set a more realistic or less ambitious standard or hope for an outcome, often as a coping strategy.
Synonyms
- Settle
- Scale back
- Diminish hopes
