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STOH-ik/ˈstəʊɪk/

Stoic (also a noun) means enduring pain or difficulty without complaining: stoic cover talk, a stoic spare. Endure (already in the dictionary) is everyday; uncomplaining talk is not a name on the log.

Meaning

Enduring pain or difficulty without complaining (also noun; from endure, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Stoic cover talk still needs a named spare on the rota.”
• “Endure is already in this course. Impassive is the close twin. Cover talk is a vibe. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the talk if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Uncomplaining under strain. Everyday: endure (already in the dictionary). Cover talk ≠ a named spare.

Near in meaning

impassive, uncomplaining, long-suffering

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