stoical STOH-i-kuhl adjective WS #38

enduring pain and hardship without showing feelings or complaining; having or showing great self-control in the face of trouble; calm and unemotional; accepting what cannot be changed

1. His stoical acceptance of the job loss impressed his family, who expected him to be more upset.
2. The stoical soldier maintained his composure even when surrounded by chaos and danger on the battlefield.
3. The stoical farmer continued working despite the drought that threatened to destroy his crops.
4. The stoical patient endured the painful medical treatment without complaint or visible distress.
5. Her stoical response to criticism made it difficult for opponents to provoke an emotional reaction.