Definition
stoic
adjective (ALSO stoical) SLIGHTLY FORMAL
determined not to complain or show your feelings, especially when something bad happens to you:
We knew she must be in pain, despite her stoic attitude.
He showed a stoic resignation towards his fate.
Local people were stoical about the damage caused by the hurricane.
stoic
noun [C] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
someone who does not complain or show their emotions:
My father is a stoic by nature and found it hard to express his grief when my mother died.
stoically
adverb SLIGHTLY FORMAL
She listened stoically as the guilty verdict was read out.
Stoically, and with great determination, the people set about rebuilding the village.
stoicism
noun [U] SLIGHTLY FORMAL
the quality of experiencing pain or trouble without complaining or showing your emotions:
He endured the pain of his wounds with great stoicism.
stoical.
ME.
