Educational Assessment And Evaluation

noun a person who is expecting a baby

adjective feeling or showing excitement about something that is going to happen

• The expectant mother was glowing with anticipation as she awaited the arrival of her baby.
• She's so expectant, I think the baby will be here any day now!
• My friend is super expectant about becoming a dad soon.
• The garden was expectant with the promise of new blooms in the spring.

adjective describing a state of not being controlled or supervised

adverb modifying a verb, indicating that an action is done without being controlled or supervised

• The unchecked growth of the population is a concern for urban planners.
• Leaving your car unlocked is like leaving it unchecked for thieves.
• If you leave your homework unchecked, you're just asking for trouble.
• Her unchecked emotions spilled out in a torrent of tears.