überoptimistisch
Überoptimistisch is a German adjective describing an attitude, forecast, or assessment that is excessively optimistic, often ignoring or downplaying risks, costs, or uncertainty. It is used for people, plans, projections, or narratives deemed unrealistically favorable and therefore less credible in hindsight. The term can appear in journalism, business analysis, and everyday discourse.
Word formation and status: The term combines the prefix über- (over, excessive) with optimistisch (optimistic). It
Usage and nuance: Überoptimistisch generally carries a critical or pejorative nuance, signaling imprudence or naïveté in