stoical

[stoh-i-kuhl]

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

/ ˈstəʊɪkəl /

adjective

1. characterized by impassivity or resignation

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoical¹

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.

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It inspired his themes—war, fear, mutilation, endurance, courage, comradeship and death—and his laconic and stoical, virile and aggressive heroes.

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Nan Sin Hein, who is waiting outside the collapsed building where her son was trapped, was initially stoical, but she now looks like she is preparing to face what seems like the most likely outcome.

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But he is stoical when he talks about passing blood and having to urinate numerous times a day.

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

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