The act of intentionally expecting something to go well—despite logic, evidence, or previous trauma suggesting otherwise. A fusion of expectation and intentional, this word captures the brave, borderline reckless optimism of someone who still dares to hope. Perfect for describing people who romanticize life, trust the process, or apply to internships they’re wildly underqualified for.
1. “I submitted my college app at 11:59 PM with zero extracurriculars. Feeling expectdentional about that acceptance.”
2. “She texted ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ but I’m still expectdentional about this relationship.”
3. “Maomao entered the suspicious tea room with an expectdentional expression and at least three antidotes. Iconic.”
2. “She texted ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ but I’m still expectdentional about this relationship.”
3. “Maomao entered the suspicious tea room with an expectdentional expression and at least three antidotes. Iconic.”
by Tatibear April 18, 2025
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