Stoicism

[ stoh-uh-siz-uhm ]

noun

1. a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
2. (lowercase) conduct conforming to the precepts of the Stoics, as repression of emotion and indifference to pleasure or pain.

stoicism

/ ˈstəʊɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. indifference to pleasure and pain
2. capital the philosophy of the Stoics

Stoicism

1. A philosophy that flourished in ancient Greece and Rome . Stoics believed that people should strictly restrain their emotions in order to attain happiness and wisdom; hence, they refused to demonstrate either joy or sorrow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Stoicism¹

First recorded in 1620–30; Stoic + -ism

Synonym Study

See patience.

Example Sentences

If they are such manly men, they need to practice some old-fashioned masculine stoicism.

From Salon

And perhaps because he knows that there will be plenty of time later for stoicism and solitude.

From Los Angeles Times

Poker face may have helped lend legitimacy to legions of men who ran for office before her, but despite 235 years of presidential stoicism across 46 leaders, Harris does not draw her power from impassivity.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the circumstances, up until then there was a stoicism in the room - nurses and mothers going about their work, feeding the children, soothing them.

From BBC

"For the last few years I have watched Sol fight his cancer head on with an astounding mental and physical strength and stoicism," she wrote.

From BBC