pangloss

[US]/pæŋɡlɒs/
[UK]/pæŋɡlɔːs/
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Translation

adj.characterised by excessive optimism; overly hopeful
v.present: panglosses; past: panglossed; present participle: panglossing
abbr.Parallel Architecture for Networking Gateways Linking Open Systems Interconnections
n.a blindly optimistic person; one who sees everything in the most optimistic light, ignoring drawbacks
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

panglossian optimism

panglossian belief

panglossian view

panglossian theory

panglossian fallacy

panglossian perspective

panglossian stance

panglossian attitude

panglossian worldview

panglossian philosophy

Example Sentences

his panglossian outlook prevented him from seeing the obvious risks.

critics dismissed his naive optimism as purely panglossian.

we cannot afford to take a panglossian approach to this crisis.

the article offers a sharp critique of panglossian economics.

she remained panglossian despite the mounting evidence to the contrary.

he was mocked for his panglossian belief in human perfectibility.

the movie satirizes a panglossian society blind to its own flaws.

such a panglossian interpretation ignores the harsh reality of history.

investors were warned against a panglossian view of the market.

the politician's speech was full of panglossian platitudes.

a panglossian complacency has settled over the administration.

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