wishful

//ˈwɪʃ.fəl//
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Adjective

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1

Having or expressing a strong desire or hope for something that may not happen or be true.

It's just wishful thinking to believe everything will work out perfectly.

2

Based on wishes rather than facts or reality; unrealistically hopeful.

It's wishful thinking to believe that the problem will solve itself.