stoical

American  

[stoh-i-kuhl] / ˈstoʊ ɪ kəl /

adjective

1. a variant of stoic.

   Synonyms:

   indifferent, cool, imperturbable

   Antonyms:

   effusive, demonstrative, warm, sympathetic

2. Stoical. Usually Stoic of or relating to the Stoics or their philosophy.

---

stoical British  

/ ˈstəʊɪkəl /

adjective

1. characterized by impassivity or resignation

---

Other Word Forms

• hyperstoical adjective
• nonstoical adjective
• nonstoicalness noun
• stoically adverb
• stoicalness noun
• superstoical adjective
• unstoical adjective

Etymology

Origin of stoical

A Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; Stoic ( def. ), -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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

She worked long, dogged hours and described herself to the Guardian as "stoical and strong" and with a "backbone of steel," like her heroines.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

The plays, which take place on remote family estates, feature characters whose more or less stoical discontent stems from having lived side by side with one another for so long.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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