different from what is normal or expected
- Similar:
- abnormal
- Opposite:
- normal
Stretch level · Top grammar & independent schools
stoic
adjective
calm and not showing feelings when things are hard or painful
Her stoic face didn’t show her fear during the game.
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sharp and bitter in the way someone speaks
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- Opposite:
- gentle
quiet agreement without arguing or protest
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- agreement
- Opposite:
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extreme praise or admiration, often more than is deserved
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- flattery
- Opposite:
- condemnation
quick, cheerful readiness to do something
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- eagerness
- Opposite:
- reluctance
caring about helping others without thinking of yourself
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- unselfish
- Opposite:
- egotistical
working very hard, carefully and with constant effort
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- hard-working
- Opposite:
- careless
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- strict
- Opposite:
- lenient