stoic
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈstoʊɪk// UK //stˈəʊɪk// sto·ic
adj. describing someone who can stay calm and not complain when they are in pain or having a hard time. You use this for people who control their feelings very well.
adj. enduring pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'remain' or 'stay'.
He remained stoic even when he received the bad news.
Despite the physical exhaustion of the marathon, the runner maintained a stoic expression until she crossed the finish line.
The protagonist's stoic acceptance of his fate serves as a central theme, illustrating the philosophical belief that one should focus only on what is within their control.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or modifies a person's reaction or expression.