sanguineness
Hopeful, positive outlook
Sanguineness is cheerful optimism or confidence, especially in the face of difficulty.
The word shares roots with sanguine, from the old belief that blood dominated the temperaments of cheerful people.
Her sanguineness about the project's success proved contagious.
The quality suggests hopefulness that may or may not be warranted by circumstances.
Expectation of positive outcomes
- buoyancyFluid's upward resistance
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- expectancyLikelihood of occurrence
positivity · assurance · rose-colored · sunny disposition · bullishness · encouragement · faith · trust
Intense willingness to act
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- ebullienceEnthusiastic, overflowing liveliness
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
ardor · animation · vigor · zest · spiritedness · dynamism · verve · liveliness
Confidence in one's abilities
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
- convictionFirmly held belief
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
composure · self-possession · assertiveness · fearlessness · aplomb · fortitude · resoluteness · steadfastness
Inherent character or arrangement
- complexionSkin tone, appearance
- humorAmusing quality
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- natureInherent quality or disposition
character · personality · red-blooded · ruddy · florid · flushed · warm-blooded · hearty
hopefulness
Expectation of positive outcomes
- buoyancyFluid's upward resistance
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
expectancy · positivity · assurance · rose-colored · sunny disposition · bullishness · encouragement · faith · trust · anticipation
eagerness
Intense willingness to act
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- ebullienceEnthusiastic, overflowing liveliness
fervor · ardor · animation · vigor · zest · spiritedness · dynamism · verve · liveliness · effervescence
self-assurance
Confidence in one's abilities
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
- convictionFirmly held belief
poise · composure · self-possession · assertiveness · fearlessness · aplomb · fortitude · resoluteness · steadfastness · self-reliance
disposition
Inherent character or arrangement
- complexionSkin tone, appearance
- humorAmusing quality
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
nature · character · personality · red-blooded · ruddy · florid · flushed · warm-blooded · hearty · robust
sanguinenesspessimism
Expecting unfavorable outcomes
despair · hopelessness · gloom · despondency · defeatism
sanguinenessdoubt
Lack of firm belief
uncertainty · misgiving · diffidence · doubtfulness · skepticism