What does stoic mean?
Having or showing a calm and strong character, especially one that is not easily upset or affected by what happens. A person who is stoic is able to control their emotions and reactions, often in difficult or unpleasant situations.
Example
"The firefighter remained stoic as she helped rescue people from the burning building."
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