sanguine
Say it: SANG-gwin /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/ · adjective
What “sanguine” means
Confident that things will go well, even during difficulties.
More precisely: Optimistic and positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example: “Despite the delay, the founder remained sanguine about the launch.”
When to use it
For calm optimism despite setbacks or uncertainty. A formal word, useful in discussions about plans, business or prospects.
Similar words
optimistic, hopeful, upbeat
Where it comes from
From Latin sanguis, "blood," once linked to a cheerful temperament.
Quick check
Rain ruins your market stall's first morning, but you confidently expect a successful afternoon. Your outlook is…
sanguine or complacent?
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