sloptimism noun2 •(slang, disapproving) Naive, unfounded, or overzealous optimism.Let there be no more wavering between 'sloptimism' and 'floptimism' if we may be allowed such coinages! — 1917 •(slang, disapproving) Excessive or misguided support for generative AI ("slop") and its future prospects.Sloptimism thrives in a world where hype outpaces action, where the press release may come before the initiative, and where virality matters more than impact. — 2025
