naive optimism

Frequency: 6.78.1 per million words

Optimism based on a lack of experience or understanding.

optimismADJECTIVE + optimism

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naive

Examples (10)

  • His early political career was marked by a certain naive optimism about changing the world.
  • Such naive optimism can be dangerous in complex situations.
  • She approached the new project with a naive optimism, unaware of the challenges ahead.
  • The investors' naive optimism blinded them to the clear risks.
  • Despite his lack of experience, he maintained a naive optimism about success.
  • We shouldn't confuse genuine hope with mere naive optimism.
  • The startup culture often fosters a somewhat naive optimism.
  • His naive optimism was quickly shattered by the harsh realities of the market.
  • Many young graduates start their careers with a degree of naive optimism.
  • It's easy to dismiss his plans as just naive optimism, but he has a point.