Sanguine

SANG-gwin (/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/)

optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.

“Although the experiment was particularly damning for the people of Lisbon, citizens remain sanguine that next time they’ll do better.”

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a tedious recital or repetitive series; a prayer or request list.

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; blunt.

making a show of being morally superior to other people.

having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

agreeing to a request or demand.

extremely or unusually small.