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Synonyms & Antonyms of stoicism

the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion

She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for stoicism

bloodlessness,
impassiveness,
impassivity,
phlegm,
stolidity

apathy,
casualness,
complacence,
disinterestedness,
disregard,
incuriosity,
incuriousness,
indifference,
insouciance,
nonchalance,
torpor,
unconcern

halfheartedness,
lukewarmness,
tepidity,
tepidness

carelessness,
heedlessness,
recklessness,
unawareness

lethargy,
listlessness

aloofness,
coldness,
cool,
detachment,
dispassion

callosity,
callousness,
hard-heartedness,
hardness,
insensitivity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for stoicism

attention,
attentiveness,
awareness,
conscientiousness,
curiosity,
heedfulness,
keenness

sensitivity,
warmheartedness

bias,
partiality,
prejudice

ardor,
desire,
fervency,
passion,
vehemence,
warmth,
zeal

concern,
interest,
regard

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