WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the correct One-Word Substitution for: 'One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain'.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Stoic
  2. Epicure
  3. Altruist
  4. Cynic

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Stoic

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Stoic šŸ“š Explanation: A 'stoic' is a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. This philosophy emphasizes self-control and detachment from distracting emotions like joy or grief. An 'epicure' is the opposite, focusing on luxury and pleasure, while an 'altruist' focuses on the welfare of others.