misplaced optimism

Frequency: 7.211.1 per million words

Optimism that is directed towards the wrong thing or is unjustified.

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Examples (10)

  • Her misplaced optimism led to disappointment.
  • The investors showed misplaced optimism despite the warning signs.
  • Such misplaced optimism could prove dangerous in the long run.
  • He was criticized for his misplaced optimism about the project's success.
  • There was a sense of misplaced optimism among the team members.
  • The government's initial misplaced optimism quickly faded.
  • She realized her misplaced optimism after reviewing the negative data.
  • Avoiding misplaced optimism requires a realistic assessment of the situation.
  • Their misplaced optimism prevented them from seeing the impending crisis.
  • It's crucial to distinguish genuine hope from misplaced optimism.