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pollyannaish

adjective

characterized by an unrealistic, overly optimistic view of life, ignoring difficulties or negative realities

Despite the economic downturn, her pollyannaish belief in a quick recovery made her dismiss the warnings from experts.

Also optimistic to the point of naivety · irrealistically hopeful · unrealistically positive · naively optimistic

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