stoic
UK: ˈstəʊɪk | US: ˈstoʊɪk
n. a person who endures hardship without complaint
adj. showing indifference to pleasure or pain; impassive
The word "stoic" traces back to the Stoic school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in the 3rd century BCE. The name derives from the Stoa Poikile, the painted colonnade in Athens where Zeno and his followers gathered. Over time, "stoic" evolved to describe someone who embodies the philosophy's core tenets: emotional resilience, self-control, and indifference to external circumstances. The modern sense of enduring hardship without complaint reflects this philosophical legacy.
Despite the pain, he remained stoic and refused to cry.
Her stoic demeanor hid the grief she felt inside.
The soldiers were praised for their stoic endurance during the long march.
Stoic philosophy teaches the value of mastering one's emotions.
He faced the criticism with a stoic silence.