1. showing little or no emotion; remaining calm and unaffected by pain, pleasure, or distress

1. a person who shows little emotion and accepts what happens without complaint
2. a member of an ancient Greek school of philosophy that taught virtue and self-control
Usage: philosophy; historical

Examples

• She remained stoic throughout the difficult surgery.
• His stoic expression revealed nothing about his feelings.
• The soldier maintained a stoic attitude despite the harsh conditions.
• He’s such a stoic that he never complains about anything.
• Her stoic nature helped her cope with the loss.
• The ancient Stoics believed in accepting fate with dignity.
• Even when criticized, she stayed stoic and professional.