adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
over-optimistic British English
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somewhat over-optimistic expectations
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Reports that the hostages will be released soon are over-optimistic .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A new church with a rapid initial growth rate should beware of an over-optimistic future projection.
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But the letters lapse into exasperation and impatience as it became clear that the plans were wildly over-optimistic .
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Even now, the shares of many housebuilders and contractors look over-optimistic .
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Inevitably occasions will also arise when an initial valuation proves over-optimistic , for example where a plaintiff makes an unexpectedly good recovery.
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Many of the orders were based on over-optimistic plans for expansion rather than the replacement of existing aircraft.
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Retailers expect a bigger improvement in June, but their expectations have proved to be over-optimistic in the past two months.
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Sometimes, though, the expectation is over-optimistic .
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The panel had also been over-optimistic on employment which fell by 3 percent compared to the 2 percent forecast.