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.

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stoical British  

/ ˈstəʊɪkəl /

adjective

1. characterized by impassivity or resignation

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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

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

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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