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Another word for overoptimism

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The state or tendency of being excessively or unrealistically hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something.

Usage Example

"The financial analysts warned that overconfidence about early sales figures could lead to reckless spending."

Strong
overconfidence
wishful thinking
credulity
Weak
naivety

Opposites of overoptimism

The opposite of overoptimism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pessimism
defeatism
cynicism
skepticism
gloom
realism
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