Calm and uncomplaining in defeat or difficulty (13)

I believe the answer is:

philosophical

(Other definitions for philosophical that I've seen before include "Calmly uncomplaining" , "Uncomplaining in defeat" , "Rationally calm" , "Serene in the face of adversity" , "Calm and stoical in the face of setbacks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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