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

Hüller was overwhelmed by the praise at the Palais, her trademark stoicism breaking as the crowd saluted her moments of emotional abandon — including a tearjerker of a long-distance phone call and an explosion of rage at her narcissistic patriarch. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026

Those reservations have been blown up by the bombastic presence of Alcaraz combined with Sinner’s stoicism, a synergy seen in full force at Roland Garros last year. —José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026

While Metcalf’s Linda adopts a facade of stoicism to shield her family from the grief erupting in her, Abbott’s Biff is forced to reveal the broken man behind the defiant veneer. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 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

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