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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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
That was more a victory for stoicism than style, but that slender 2-1 advantage earned in the Midlands would eventually prove hugely significant.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for stoicism
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“Stoicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoicism. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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