stoical
Americanadjective
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a variant of stoic.
- Synonyms:
- indifferent, cool, imperturbable
- Antonyms:
- effusive, demonstrative, warm, sympathetic
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Stoical. Usually Stoic of or relating to the Stoics or their philosophy.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of stoical
A Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at Stoic ( def. ), -al 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Oscar Piastri remained stoical about his title bid on Sunday after being handed a controversial 10-second penalty that wrecked his hopes of at least a podium finish at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2025
It inspired his themes—war, fear, mutilation, endurance, courage, comradeship and death—and his laconic and stoical, virile and aggressive heroes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
Pierre Renoir’s Maigret is stoical and efficient, and will not be vamped by Winna Winifried’s peculiar femme fatale, as hard as she tries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
Ian Gelder, who played stoical “Game of Thrones” warrior Kevan Lannister, has died, his husband announced Tuesday.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2024
It was the bleak face of middle age, waiting intent and stoical between the beefy faces of the soldiers.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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