overoptimism
/ (ˌəʊvərˈɒptɪˌmɪzəm) /
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noun
excessive hopefulness or confidence
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Words nearby overoptimism
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How to use overoptimism in a sentence
And so Jindal's mix of anger and overoptimism fits the moment.
I urged the PM to be cautious about overoptimism in giving out the news.
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