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.
How Oil Saved Bobby Jindal|Reihan Salam|May 21, 2010|DAILY BEAST
I urged the PM to be cautious about overoptimism in giving out the news.
Greener Than You Think|Ward Moore