as in optimism
an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome
Pollyanna had so great a tendency to look for the good in everyone and everything that her name has become a synonym for someone of irrepressible sanguinity
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optimism
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Confirming actions in military conflicts (especially recent/ongoing ones) is difficult due to prevailing confusion, optimism bias regarding own-side performance, and propaganda aimed at influencing public perceptions.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025 -
The broad sell-off on Friday marks an abrupt reversal from Wall Street's optimism this summer.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Sanguinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguinity. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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