sanguine
Noun
Hard difficulty
What does “sanguine” mean?
noun.optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
SAT Usage
this term is often found in passages discussing resilience, hope, or human psychology during challenging times. It emphasizes a proactive and buoyant outlook rather than mere optimism, suggesting a deep-seated belief in positive outcomes despite adversity, which distinguishes it from words like "hopeful," that may lack the same level of confidence and assurance.
Common Confusions
Sanguine implies a confident and hopeful outlook in adversity, while optimistic usually suggests a general expectation of good outcomes without the same level of assurance and resilience.
Do not choose sanguine if the context emphasizes despair or pessimism rather than optimism or positivity in a difficult situation.
Example Sentences
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I'm sanguine about the eventual success of the project.