stoicism

noun

sto·​i·​cism ˈstō-ə-ˌsi-zəm 

1

Stoicism : the philosophy of the Stoics

2

: indifference to pleasure or pain : impassiveness

especially : acceptance of misfortune without complaint or discernible emotion

Examples of stoicism in a Sentence

She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.

Recent Examples on the Web

But Eastwood had one of cinema’s great faces; what made his calmness so electrifying was the stoicism of his delivery combined with the icy antagonism of his stare. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 May 2026

As for the future, Paz plans to sponsor a course designed to help high school students stay focused and resilient amidst life’s ups and downs, drawing on the principles of ancient Stoicism. — Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026

When a public person — especially a male athlete presumed to be steeped in a culture that encourages stoicism — opens up about mental health, the initial disclosures are largely lauded as acts of bravery. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2026

Scandal, scorn, seminal moments and storybook endings haven’t altered Altuve’s abiding stoicism. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stoicism

• ism
• prism
• schism
• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism
• anticommunism
• antisemitism
• antiterrorism
• bioterrorism
• colloquialism
• colonialism