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over-optimistic

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌover-optiˈmistic adjective  EXPECTHOPEexpecting that things will be better than is possible or likely 过分乐观的,盲目乐观的 over-optimistic forecasts of economic growth 对经济增长过于乐观的预测
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over-optimisticReports that the hostages will be released soon are over-optimistic.But the letters lapse into exasperation and impatience as it became clear that the plans were wildly over-optimistic.Even now, the shares of many housebuilders and contractors look over-optimistic.Sometimes, though, the expectation is over-optimistic.Inevitably occasions will also arise when an initial valuation proves over-optimistic, for example where a plaintiff makes an unexpectedly good recovery.A new church with a rapid initial growth rate should beware of an over-optimistic future projection.Retailers expect a bigger improvement in June, but their expectations have proved to be over-optimistic in the past two months.The panel had also been over-optimistic on employment which fell by 3 percent compared to the 2 percent forecast.Many of the orders were based on over-optimistic plans for expansion rather than the replacement of existing aircraft.
than expecting or Corpus is things be likely better that will possible


over-optimistic
ˌover-optiˈmistic adjective
expecting that things will be better than is possible or likely:
    over-optimistic forecasts of economic growth


over-optimis·ticBrE /ˌəʊvər ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ 🔊NAmE /ˌoʊvər ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/ 🔊 adjectivetoo confident that sth will be successful 过分乐观的I'm not over-optimistic about my chances of getting the job. 我对获得这份工作不抱太大希望。🔊🔊showing more confidence that sth will be successful than is justified by later events 期望过高的;过于乐观的The sales forecasts turned out to be over-optimistic. 结果证明销售预测过于乐观。🔊🔊