stoical

American  

[stoh-i-kuhl] / ˈstoʊ ɪ kəl /

adjective

1. a variant of stoic.

   Synonyms:

   indifferent, cool, imperturbable

   Antonyms:

   effusive, demonstrative, warm, sympathetic

2. Stoical. Usually Stoic of or relating to the Stoics or their philosophy.

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stoical British  

/ ˈstəʊɪkəl /

adjective

1. characterized by impassivity or resignation

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Other Word Forms

• hyperstoical adjective
• nonstoical adjective
• nonstoicalness noun
• stoically adverb
• stoicalness noun
• superstoical adjective
• unstoical adjective

Etymology

Origin of stoical

A Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at Stoic ( def. ), -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Oscar Piastri remained stoical about his title bid on Sunday after being handed a controversial 10-second penalty that wrecked his hopes of at least a podium finish at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

It inspired his themes—war, fear, mutilation, endurance, courage, comradeship and death—and his laconic and stoical, virile and aggressive heroes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Pierre Renoir’s Maigret is stoical and efficient, and will not be vamped by Winna Winifried’s peculiar femme fatale, as hard as she tries.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

But he is stoical when he talks about passing blood and having to urinate numerous times a day.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

Among some, accustomed to this practice by long usage in Africa, there is stoical assent; but the most are struck with horror.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson