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
Among some, accustomed to this practice by long usage in Africa, there is stoical assent; but the most are struck with horror.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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