overoptimism — excessive optimism; the tendency to be more hopeful and confident about the outcome of something than is realistic
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive optimism; the tendency to be more hopeful and confident about the outcome of something than is realistic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- My overoptimism about finishing the project in one day resulted in pulling an all-nighter.
- The startup failed due to overoptimism about market demand.
- Her overoptimism about the weather led to a picnic disaster in the rain.
overoptimism
NOUN[/ˌoʊvərˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/]
excessive optimism; the tendency to be more hopeful and confident about the outcome of something than is realistic
excessive optimism; the tendency to be more hopeful and confident about the outcome of something than is realistic
Between wild optimism and stark pessimism lies dangerous overoptimism!
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“My overoptimism about finishing the project in one day resulted in pulling an all-nighter.”
“The startup failed due to overoptimism about market demand.”
“Her overoptimism about the weather led to a picnic disaster in the rain.”
“Investors showed dangerous overoptimism before the market crash.”
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