The phrase "made expectant" means to create a feeling of hopeful anticipation, excitement or enthusiasm towards something. Its antonyms are words that convey the opposite meaning, such as "dismal," "defeated," "dispirited," "hopeless," "pessimistic," and "resigned." These words suggest a lack of hope or confidence, a feeling of discouragement or disappointment, and a belief that positive outcomes are unlikely to happen. Using these antonyms in place of "made expectant" can change the tone and mood of a sentence, creating a sense of negativity and pessimism instead of hope and anticipation.