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stoic
showing little feeling, especially in pain or trouble
Synonyms
- impassive
- unflinching
- composed
Antonyms
- emotional
- expressive
stoic in a sentence
She stayed stoic through the long, painful interview.
Even after losing the championship game, the young athlete remained stoic, shaking hands and hiding his disappointment.
Where it comes from
From Greek Stōïkos, the school of philosophers who taught calm endurance
Memory hook
STOIC — STOne-faced; takes it all without flinching.
Read it in context
- The Long Descent Science