Sanguine
adj.hopeful, resilientformal
What it means
Hopeful and confident about the future.
Reach for it when describing calm confidence that events are likely to turn out well
She remained sanguine after the first trial failed.
Choose between these
8- playful
when strong confidence in growth suits finance or business
not when Bullish is jargon and can imply aggressive certainty.
- everyday
when a favorable attitude is enough
not when Positive often reads as vague promotional approval.
- warm
when desire and possibility matter more than prediction
not when Hope can remain strong despite expecting a poor outcome.
- warm
when lively good spirits are visible
not when Upbeat is more energetic and can trivialize serious uncertainty.
- professional
when belief in success or ability is central
not when Confidence need not concern the future generally.
- professional
when favorable expectation is the plain meaning
not when Optimistic is broader and less composed.
- formal
when confidence appears settled and controlled
not when Assured can describe manner rather than outlook.
- literary
when optimism remains light under pressure
not when Buoyant can sound figurative and overly cheerful.
Said against
3- pessimistic
- gloomy
- despondent
It naturally appears in
3- remain sanguine
The farmers remain sanguine because the reservoir is still full.
- sanguine outlook
Her sanguine outlook rests on two completed trials.
- sanguine about prospects
The cooperative is sanguine about prospects but has retained its reserve.
Where this comes from
Only the optimistic sense is enriched here. Sanguine also has historical senses involving blood, complexion, and temperament.
- wiktionary, English adjective sense 1: optimistic or confident, especially in difficulty opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.