overhope
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərhoʊp/
KK: /ˈoʊvərhoʊp/
noun
Definition
An excessive amount of hope or expectation, often leading to unrealistic beliefs about the future.
Example
Her overhope about winning the competition made her overlook the challenges ahead.
Conversation
I think sometimes we can have too much overhope about our plans.
Yeah, I get that; it can lead to disappointment.
Exactly! It's good to be optimistic, but we should be realistic too.
Totally, balancing hope with practicality is important.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
optimism
expectation
anticipation
Antonyms
despair
pessimism
doubt
verb
Definition
To have an excessive or unrealistic level of hope about something.
Example
She tends to overhope for a perfect outcome in every situation.
Tense Forms
Past: overhoped
Past Participle: overhoped
Conversation
I think sometimes we can overhope for things to go perfectly.
Yeah, that’s true. It can lead to disappointment.
Exactly! I just try to be realistic about my expectations.
Root Explanation
Overhope → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "hope" (from Old English "hopian", meaning to wish or expect). The word "overhope" means to have excessive hope or unrealistic expectations.
Memory Tip
Think of having hope that is 'excessive' — 'over-' means too much, and 'hope' is what you wish for.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.