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

With topics ranging from stoicism to Greek identity, the inaugural conversations are hosted by Professor Despina Iosif, a historian specializing in the Greco-Roman world (€180 per 45-minute session, booked through the hotel). —Yulia Denisyuk, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026

One member of the catering team (performed with heartrending stoicism by Joyce DiDonato) lost her daughter that day, and the inevitable confrontation between the two mothers devolves into cake-throwing farce. —Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026

Stories abound of his stoicism. —Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026

The decision to continue normal royal duties was more than just an example of British stoicism in the face of the monarchy’s biggest crisis in almost a century. —ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stoicism

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