over-optimistic

over-optimistic — 形容詞

1. expecting a positive outcome even when the facts or events suggest that problems

1.形容詞B2
釋義

過於樂觀

對結果抱持不切實際的樂觀

expecting a positive outcome even when the facts or events suggest that problems are more likely; believing too strongly that things will go well despite clear warnings or evidence to the contrary

例句

Adina was over-optimistic about the project timeline and promised delivery in two weeks.

Adina 對專案時程過於樂觀，承諾兩週內交付。

pattern: be over-optimistic about [project/plan/timeline]

The company's over-optimistic sales forecast led to wasted resources and disappointed investors.

該公司過於樂觀的銷售預測導致資源浪費，並讓投資人感到失望。

attributive use: over-optimistic + noun

同義詞
  • unrealistic

    broader term — can describe any plan or idea that ignores real limitations, not just optimism

  • excessively optimistic

    more formal; the full phrase rather than a single compound word

  • rose-tinted

    informal, British; suggests pleasant but inaccurate beliefs, especially about the past or future

反義詞
  • realistic

    based on facts rather than wishful thinking

  • pessimistic

    the opposite end of the outlook spectrum

文法句型

be over-optimistic about [noun/phrase]

over-optimistic + noun

用法筆記

Commonly used in business, planning, and personal finance contexts to criticise forecasts, budgets, or expectations that are not realistic. The 'over-' prefix signals excess — the optimism goes beyond what the situation reasonably supports.

常見錯誤

❌She was over-optimistic about her own cooking skills.
✅She was overconfident about her own cooking skills.
💡'over-optimistic' is about expecting positive outcomes, not about belief in one's own abilities.
❌He is very over-optimistic.
✅He is over-optimistic.
💡'over-' already indicates 'too much,' so 'very' is redundant.