Over-optimistic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of overoptimistic. alt-of, alternative

    "As we know, what sank National Express East Coast and Virgin Trains East Coast were over-optimistic forecasts of revenue growth."

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overpositive

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"As we know, what sank National Express East Coast and Virgin Trains East Coast were over-optimistic forecasts of revenue growth."

Etymology

From over- + optimistic.

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