stoic
noun /ˈstəʊɪk/
/ˈstəʊɪk/
- a person who is able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining or showing what they are feelingWord OriginFrom the Stoics, a group of ancient Greek philosophers, who believed that wise people should not allow themselves to be affected by painful or pleasant experiences.Word Originlate Middle English: via Latin from Greek stōïkos, from stoa (with reference to Zeno's teaching in the Stoa Poikilē or Painted Porch, at Athens).