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overoptimistic

op·ti·mis·tic
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [op-tuh-mis-tik]
    • /ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [op-tuh-mis-tik]
    • /ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk/

Definitions of overoptimistic word

  • adjective overoptimistic disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. 1
  • adjective overoptimistic reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism: an optimistic plan. 1
  • adjective overoptimistic of or relating to optimism. 1
  • adjective overoptimistic excessively optimistic 0
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Origin of overoptimistic

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; optimist + -ic

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Parts of speech for Overoptimistic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Overoptimistic

overoptimistic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for overoptimistic

adjective overoptimistic

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