stoic
/ˈstoʊɪk/
a person who endures pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining
stoic in a sentence
“She remained stoic throughout the trial, never revealing her emotions.”
Origin of stoic
Greek Stōïkos from stoa porch, where philosopher Zeno taught in Athens
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