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.
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The control and stoicism came back for the games that mattered most (though the glove did show up a couple more times as a bit of an issue).
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Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
This crystal’s vibrant energy also counterbalances Capricorn’s occasional tendency toward stoicism or over-seriousness, reminding them to enjoy the process and embrace their creativity along the way.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In European capitals, observers say the shock many Europeans experienced after the 2016 election has given way to a more muted stoicism in 2024.
—Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Rather than condemning manhood outright, Seidler advocates for therapists to work with, rather than against, stereotypically masculine traits like stoicism, protectiveness, and problem-solving.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoicism. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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