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stoical

[ stoh-i-kuhl ]
/ ˈstoʊ ɪ kəl /
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adjective

impassive; characterized by a calm, austere fortitude befitting the Stoics: a stoical sufferer.
(initial capital letter) of or relating to the Stoics.

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Origin of stoical

Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at Stoic, -al1

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Words nearby stoical

stodge, stodgy, stoep, stogy, Stoic, stoical, stoichiology, stoichiometric, stoichiometry, Stoicism, stoke
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Words related to stoical

disinterested, diffident, impervious, haughty, impartial, callous, unsympathetic, uninvolved, unconcerned, nonchalant, neutral, distant, heartless, aloof, inattentive, uncaring, detached, apathetic, unresponsive, gentle

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British Dictionary definitions for stoical

stoical
/ (ˈstəʊɪkəl) /

adjective

characterized by impassivity or resignation

Derived forms of stoical

stoically, adverbstoicalness, noun
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