stoic

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive

- stoic courage

- stoic patience

- a stoical sufferer

Similar word(s): unemotional, stoical

2. pertaining to Stoicism or its followers

noun

1. a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno

- a Stoic achieves happiness by submission to destiny

Definition categories: person, philosopher

2. someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions

Definition categories: person, adult, grownup