stoicism

noun

sto·​i·​cism ˈstō-ə-ˌsi-zəm 

1

capitalized : the philosophy of the Stoics

2

: indifference to pleasure or pain : impassiveness

Examples of stoicism in a Sentence

She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.

Recent Examples on the Web

In this book, academic and entrepreneur Scott Galloway breaks down four key variables for financial security: discipline, stoicism, time and diversification. —Dr. Jenny Woo, CNBC, 14 June 2025

Unlike Guy, who's all personality and rash decisions, Gathegi gravitated towards the stoicism of the character for his performance. —Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 June 2025

Well, Dorrigo is, on paper, the embodiment of stoicism and stillness. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 June 2025

Season 4 also sees Jesse’s wife, Amber, played with gentle stoicism by Cassidy Freeman, step into her own, developing a successful couple’s program through the Gemstone church and gently guiding her slowly maturing husband in the right direction. —Carole Horst, Variety, 1 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stoicism

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