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
Musically, composer Leopold Ross worked with his brother Atticus Ross to find Mariko’s theme, something that would reflect that stoicism and embody her poise.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
As a reminder, some common traits of toxic masculinity include homophobia, stoicism, violence, and emotional suppression.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Aug. 2024
Even so, many women are rejecting the silent stoicism that sports has long, and perilously, equated with greatness.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
So, thinking as masculine and feeling as feminine, stoicism as masculine and vulnerability as feminine.
—Shannon Carpenter, CNN, 17 July 2024
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
As a reminder, some common traits of toxic masculinity include homophobia, stoicism, violence, and emotional suppression.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Aug. 2024
Even so, many women are rejecting the silent stoicism that sports has long, and perilously, equated with greatness.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
So, thinking as masculine and feeling as feminine, stoicism as masculine and vulnerability as feminine.
—Shannon Carpenter, CNN, 17 July 2024
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoicism. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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