overoptimistic

overoptimistic
Excessively optimistic
See Also: overoptimism

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  • Disenchant — Dis en*chant , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disenchanted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disenchanting}.] [Pref. dis + enchant: cf. F. d[ e]senchanter.] 1. To free from enchantment; to deliver from the power of charms or spells. [1913 Webster] Haste to thy work; a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Disenchanted — Disenchant Dis en*chant , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disenchanted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disenchanting}.] [Pref. dis + enchant: cf. F. d[ e]senchanter.] 1. To free from enchantment; to deliver from the power of charms or spells. [1913 Webster] Haste to thy …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Disenchanting — Disenchant Dis en*chant , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disenchanted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disenchanting}.] [Pref. dis + enchant: cf. F. d[ e]senchanter.] 1. To free from enchantment; to deliver from the power of charms or spells. [1913 Webster] Haste to thy …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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