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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    calm serene tranquil composed unflappable imperturbable patient tolerant enduring resilient steadfast firm resolute determined unwavering unshakeable unemotional detached aloof indifferent impassive stoical philosophical rational logical level-headed cool-headed clear-headed sober solemn grave serious somber austere ascetic self-controlled restrained reserved quiet still peaceful placid gentle mild soft-spoken understated subdued muted restrained disciplined self-disciplined

    Meaning of Stoic

    The primary meaning of the word "Stoic" is related to the endurance of pain or difficulty without complaint, based on Oxford Languages.

    Definitions

    • A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings
    • A school of thought that emphasizes reason as the means of understanding the world and that human beings should seek to cultivate a state of inner calm and outer indifference to external events

    Etymology of Stoic

    The word "Stoic" originates from the Greek word "Στωικός" (Stoikos), meaning "of or pertaining to the Stoa", which refers to the Stoa Poikile, a painted porch in Athens where the philosopher Zeno of Citium taught, and his followers, who came to be known as Stoics, gathered to discuss and develop their philosophical ideas, with the term "Stoic" eventually coming to describe not only the philosophical school but also a person who embodies the ideals of Stoicism, such as endurance and self-control.

    Example Uses

    • She remained stoic throughout the ordeal, never once complaining about the pain.
    • His stoic demeanor made him a respected figure in the community.
    • The Stoic philosophy emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with nature and accepting the things that are outside of one's control.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    emotional sensitive passionate intense dramatic expressive demonstrative passionate fervent zealous enthusiastic excitable volatile unstable moody temperamental irritable impatient restless anxious nervous high-strung fussy demanding exacting critical complaining whiny fretful peevish petulant sullen sulky morose gloomy dismal dejected despondent disheartened

    Related Nouns

    philosophy school thought idea concept theory principle doctrine tenet creed belief conviction attitude approach method technique discipline practice routine habit trait characteristic quality attribute feature aspect element component part portion segment section division

    Related Verbs

    endure tolerate bear suffer withstand resist persevere persist continue remain stay keep maintain preserve conserve save spare restrain control regulate moderate temper calm soothe quiet still pacify placate appease reassure comfort solace

    Related Adjectives

    rational logical reasonable sensible wise prudent cautious careful mindful aware thoughtful reflective contemplative meditative serene tranquil calm peaceful quiet still gentle mild soft subdued muted restrained disciplined self-disciplined ascetic austere solemn grave serious somber gloomy dismal dejected despondent