stoical
Bearing hardship silently
Stoical describes bearing hardship or pain without complaint or visible emotion.
Someone stoical accepts misfortune with calm endurance rather than protest: She remained stoical throughout the ordeal.
The word derives from the ancient Stoic philosophers, who taught that virtue lay in mastering one's emotional responses to external events.
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- patienceCalm during delays
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
grit · determination · stamina · tolerance · constancy · persistence · hardiness · robustness
Greek paradox thinker
- SenecaStoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
- virtueMoral goodness or merit
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
logos · wisdom · sage · apathy · asceticism · determinism · natural law · pantheism
Unshakable mental steadiness
- imperturbabilityState of being unflappable
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- sangfroidImperturbable calm
unflappability · calmness · placidity · self-possession · level-headedness · coolness · steadiness · dignity
Without visible emotion
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
- inexpressiveLacking outward emotional display
emotionless · reserved · austere · blank · wooden · stony · poker-faced · undemonstrative
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- patienceCalm during delays
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
tenacity · grit · determination · stamina · tolerance · constancy · persistence · hardiness · robustness · toughness
Zeno
Greek paradox thinker
- SenecaStoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
- virtueMoral goodness or merit
ethics · logos · wisdom · sage · apathy · asceticism · determinism · natural law · pantheism · rationalism
equanimity
Unshakable mental steadiness
- imperturbabilityState of being unflappable
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
sangfroid · unflappability · calmness · placidity · self-possession · level-headedness · coolness · steadiness · dignity · restraint
impassive
Without visible emotion
- detachedApart or uninvolved
- dispassionateFree from emotional involvement
- phlegmaticUnemotionally calm, slow-reacting
inexpressive · emotionless · reserved · austere · blank · wooden · stony · poker-faced · undemonstrative · matter-of-fact
stoicalemotional
Showing strong feelings
expressive · demonstrative · effusive · passionate · sentimental
stoicalcomplaining
Expressing discontent verbally
self-pitying · whiny · querulous · lamenting · moaning
stoicalexcitable
Easily aroused emotionally
volatile · temperamental · mercurial · high-strung · dramatic
- stoic demeanorUnshakable emotional composure
- stoic enduranceBearing difficulty without emotion
- stoic philosopherAdvocate of tranquil acceptance
- stoic principlesGuidelines for uncomplaining endurance