Stoical

Pronunciation: /ˈstoʊɪkəl/

Definitions of stoical

adjective showing no emotion or reaction, especially in the face of adversity or pain

Example Sentences

A1 She remained stoical during the difficult times.

A2 The soldier showed a stoical attitude in the face of danger.

B1 Despite the pain, she tried to maintain a stoical demeanor.

B2 His stoical response to criticism impressed his colleagues.

C1 The CEO's stoical leadership style was admired by the entire company.

C2 Her stoical acceptance of the situation showed her strength of character.

Examples of stoical in a Sentence

formal Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained stoical and composed throughout the ordeal.

informal Even when things got tough, he stayed stoical and didn't let it get to him.

slang She's so stoical, nothing seems to faze her.

figurative The old tree stood stoical in the face of the raging storm, its branches swaying but not breaking.

Grammatical Forms of stoical

• past tense: steeled
• plural: stoicals
• comparative: more stoical
• superlative: most stoical
• present tense: stays stoical
• future tense: will be stoical
• perfect tense: have been stoical
• continuous tense: is being stoical
• singular: stoical
• positive degree: stoical
• infinitive: to be stoical
• gerund: being stoical
• participle: stoically

Origin and Evolution of stoical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'stoical' originated from the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism, which emphasized self-control, endurance, and indifference to pleasure or pain.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stoical' has come to be associated with a calm and unemotional demeanor, rather than the strict philosophical teachings of the Stoics.