Stoic: meaning, definitions and examples
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stoic
[ หstษสษชk ]
philosophy
A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
Synonyms
imperturbable, resilient, unemotional
Examples of usage
- He accepted the bad news with a stoic calm.
- Despite the difficult circumstances, she remained stoic and composed.
- The stoic soldier did not flinch in the face of danger.
philosophy
Enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She faced the challenge with stoic determination.
- The stoic attitude helped him overcome the obstacles.
- Her stoic acceptance of the situation was admirable.
Translations
Translations of the word "stoic" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estoico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคคเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช stoisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ stoik
๐บ๐ฆ ััะพัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ stoik
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใคใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท stoรฏque
๐ช๐ธ estoico
๐น๐ท stoacฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํ ์ ์ฒ ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ stoik
๐ธ๐ฐ stoik
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏๅค่ๆดพ
๐ธ๐ฎ stoik
๐ฎ๐ธ stรณรญskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะพะธะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stoik
๐ฒ๐ฝ estoico
Etymology
The term 'stoic' originated from the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism, which taught the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions. The Stoics believed in living according to nature, accepting the inevitable and focusing on what is within one's control. Stoicism has had a lasting influence on Western philosophy and continues to be studied and practiced today.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,883, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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