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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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
His stoicism on the sideline belies the emotion that erupts in meaningful situations.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Back then, Viskari had the stoicism to mask failure but did not yet have the tools to process it.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Much of that, according to the report, stems from a medical culture that expects doctors to work around the clock, respond to human suffering with stoicism, perfect their duties, and normalize burnout and inadequate self-care.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 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 23 Sep. 2025.
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