What is the meaning of Stoic?

noun

  • A member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno.
    • usage: "a Stoic achieves happiness by submission to destiny"
  • Someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions.

adjective

  • Seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive.
    • usage: "stoic courage"; "stoic patience"; "a stoical sufferer"
  • Pertaining to Stoicism or its followers. .
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