wishful
adjective/ˈwɪʃfəl/
Frequency rank: #11,675 most common English word
Meaning
Having or expressing strong but unrealistic desires or hopes.
Example sentence
His plan to win the lottery was just wishful thinking, not a realistic strategy.
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