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stoic

Posted on September 25, 2013September 16, 2013 by admin

sto ihk

adjective

1. showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive.
example: The defendant was stoic throughout his trial.

2. (cap.) of or pertaining to the philosophy of the Stoics.

noun

1. one who shows little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences.
example: He’s such a stoic; he simply bears his sadness without a tear or lament.

2. (cap.) an adherent of an ancient Greek school of philosophy that advocated not being overly moved by the inevitable fortunes and misfortunes of life.

 

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