SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 117

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q117

Choose the correct one-word substitution for:

"A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain".

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

A Stoic is someone who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. The term originates from Stoicism, a school of Hellenistic philosophy.

Epicure: A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

Pessimist: A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Masochist: A person who derives gratification (often sexual) from their own pain or humiliation.