Definition of Stoic
Stoic
Sto·ic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Indifferent to pleasure or pain; unemotional.
e.g. The stoic philosopher remained calm in the face of adversity.
(noun)
a person who can apparently remain indifferent to hardship, pain, or pleasure without complaining or showing their feelings;
e.g. She became a stoic so that her opponents would not think her weak or vulnerable.
(noun)
a member of the school of philosophy that states that wise men should submit to natural law, be unmoved by grief or joy, and remain free from passion (usually used as "Stoic");
e.g. This document is written by a famous Stoic, outlining his principles.
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