What if this is another dose of misplacedoptimism?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His optimism was misplaced and the conflict continued for four years.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Definition of 'optimism'
optimism
(ɒptɪmɪzəm)Explore 'optimism' in the dictionary
uncountable noun
Optimism is the feeling of being hopeful about the future or about the success of something in particular.
Definition of 'misplaced'
misplaced
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adjective
If you describe a feeling or action as misplaced, you are critical of it because you think it is inappropriate, or directed towards the wrong thing or person.