Meaning: Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation
Hindi: आशावादी, उत्साही
Synonyms: optimistic, hopeful, positive, confident
Antonyms: pessimistic, despondent
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · SSC CPO 2025 T-1 · SSC CGL 2025 T-1
sanguine in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Antonyms
What is the antonym of "Sanguine"?
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Melancholic
"Sanguine" = optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation; cheerfully confident about the future; having a positive outlook. Its antonym is "Melancholic" = having or expressing a feeling of pensive sadness; gloomy; tending to sadness or depression. "Sanguine" comes from the Latin " sanguis " (blood) — historically, a sanguine temperament was considered cheerful and optimistic. Its opposite — a melancholic temperament — was considered sad and gloomy. "Cheerful," "Confident," and "Buoyant" are all synonyms of sanguine (all expressing positivity and optimism). Option B — Melancholic — is the correct antonym.
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Sanguine
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Pessimistic
Correct Answer: Option 3 — Pessimistic
SANGUINE means optimistic, especially in a difficult situation; confidently hopeful. Its antonym must mean the opposite — expecting the worst.
'Pessimistic' means tending to see the worst aspect of things — the direct antonym of sanguine.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 (Optimistic): A synonym of sanguine.
Option 2 (Cheerful): Similar to sanguine — positive emotional state.
Option 4 (Hopeful): Also similar in meaning to sanguine — not an antonym. - SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Spelling
Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'cheerfully optimistic, especially in difficult times'.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Sanguine
The correct spelling is 'Sanguine' meaning optimistic or positive, especially in difficult situations. Answer: Sanguine
Examples
- “Despite the setbacks, he remained sanguine about the project's success.”
sanguine – questions
What is the meaning of sanguine in Hindi?
sanguine means “आशावादी, उत्साही” in Hindi. In English: Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation
What are the synonyms of sanguine?
Synonyms of sanguine: optimistic, hopeful, positive, confident.
What is the opposite of sanguine?
Antonyms of sanguine: pessimistic, despondent.
Has sanguine been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – sanguine has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC CGL 2025 T-1.