0 determined not to complain or show your feelings, especially when something bad happens to you: --
2 not showing or not feeling any emotion, esp. in a situation in which the expression of emotion is expected: --
He describes those in between the two categories as demonstrating denial or stoic acceptance.
They looked as stoic as one can be in a wheelchair.
When people who are so simple and stoic are seen to be the victims, then the conscience becomes even more uneasy.
Misfortune was met with a stoic resolve, and with comments such as "chin up".
They will certainly not maintain a stolid, stoic silence.
The families have been so stoic and so strong in their campaign.
We have taken the stoic professionalism of our armed forces and their officers for granted, pushing their loyalty and efficiency to the limits.
I admired also their stoic attitude towards being away from their families for so long.
