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Wishful

/wˈɪʃfəl/
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(adj) Wished-for; desired, wanted.

This is nothing more than wishful thinking.
Investors must distinguish between genuine value creation and wishful thinking.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Some people criticized the plan for being a bit ____, suggesting that it was not possible to achieve such a goal today.

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