false optimism

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

Optimism that is not based on reality.

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Examples (10)

  • The government's initial reports fostered a sense of false optimism about the economy.
  • Investors should be wary of any false optimism not backed by concrete data.
  • Despite the cheerleading, many recognized the false optimism surrounding the project.
  • It's dangerous to operate with false optimism when facing serious challenges.
  • He clung to false optimism, refusing to acknowledge the reality of the situation.
  • Such false optimism can lead to poor decision-making in critical moments.
  • The manager's false optimism prevented the team from addressing real issues.
  • We mustn't allow ourselves to be lulled into false optimism by superficial gains.
  • There was a prevailing false optimism that things would simply improve on their own.
  • Her false optimism about the outcome of the competition was quickly shattered.