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Not optimistic, hopeful or confident.

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Usage examples (6)
  • Adjective : a sanguine disposition; sanguine expectations. ,a sanguine complexion
  • Disraeli is another who had an unsanguine view of conferences: “The Conference lasted six weeks.
  • You have too much poetry in you to quote that unsanguine sensualist for your case.
  • He had never, however, seen anything like the De Willoughby claimants -- big Tom telling his straightforward story with his unsanguine air, the attractive youngster...
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