stoic
Bears pain silently
Stoic describes someone who endures pain or hardship without showing emotion or complaining.
A stoic response to bad news is calm and controlled.
The word suggests dignified self-restraint in the face of suffering: She remained stoic throughout the funeral.
As a noun, a stoic is a person who displays this quality. (Capitalized Stoic refers to the ancient philosophy.)
Free from emotional involvement
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
uncomplaining · reserved · unemotional · phlegmatic · stolid · inscrutable · unfeeling · cool
Enduring courage under pain
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
grit · patience · resolve · determination · stamina · toughness · persistence · hardiness
Emotional self-control
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
serenity · tranquility · placid · undisturbed · steadiness · evenness · poise · coolheaded
Ability to restrain impulses
- restraintControl over impulses
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- austerityEnforced economic stringency
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
moderation · abstinence · self-denial · ascetic · spartan · frugality · self-mastery · self-restraint
dispassionate
Free from emotional involvement
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
indifferent · uncomplaining · reserved · unemotional · phlegmatic · stolid · inscrutable · unfeeling · cool · numb
fortitude
Enduring courage under pain
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
steadfastness · grit · patience · resolve · determination · stamina · toughness · persistence · hardiness · mettle
composure
Emotional self-control
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
imperturbable · serenity · tranquility · placid · undisturbed · steadiness · evenness · poise · coolheaded · collected
self-control
Ability to restrain impulses
- restraintControl over impulses
- temperanceHabitual moderation in behavior
- austerityEnforced economic stringency
willpower · moderation · abstinence · self-denial · ascetic · spartan · frugality · self-mastery · self-restraint · rigor
- composurecalm, calmness, composure, composed, poise
- personalitiesintrovert, optimist, extrovert, pessimist, idealist
- SAT vocabularyaesthetic, ambiguous, benevolent, candid, concise
- social typesnormie, jock, hippie, goth, diva
- thinkersthinkers, thinker, philosophers, philosopher, Aristotle
- unshakeableunflappable, unfazed, unbothered, resilient, composed
stoicemotional
Showing strong feelings
expressive · demonstrative · effusive · emotive · theatrical
stoicpassionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
fervent · fiery · volatile · hot-tempered · temperamental
- stoic demeanorUnshakable emotional composure
- stoic enduranceBearing difficulty without emotion
- stoic philosopherAdvocate of tranquil acceptance
- stoic principlesGuidelines for uncomplaining endurance