stoic
adjective/ˈstəʊɪk/
/ˈstəʊɪk/
(also stoical
/ˈstəʊɪkl/
/ˈstəʊɪkl/
)- able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining or showing what you are feeling
- her stoic endurance
- his stoical acceptance of death
Word OriginFrom the Stoics, a group of ancient Greek philosophers, who believed that wise people should not allow themselves to be affected by painful or pleasant experiences. Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek stōïkos, from stoa (with reference to Zeno's teaching in the Stoa Poikilē or Painted Porch, at Athens).Want to learn more?
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