Word
stoicism
Phoneticssto·icism
US/ˈstoʊəˌsɪzəm/
UK/stˈəʊɪsˌɪzəm/
Definition
n. the ability to go through hard times or pain without complaining or showing your emotions. You might show this when you stay calm during a crisis instead of panicking.
n. the endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint. When capitalised, it designates the ancient Greek school of philosophy that taught self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions.
Examples
“He showed great stoicism during his long and painful illness.”
“Despite losing her job and her home in the same week, she faced the uncertain future with remarkable stoicism.”
“The cultural expectation of stoicism in young men often prevents them from seeking necessary psychological support when dealing with profound grief or trauma.”
Examples
simple
“He showed great stoicism during his long and painful illness.”
contextual
“Despite losing her job and her home in the same week, she faced the uncertain future with remarkable stoicism.”
complex
“The cultural expectation of stoicism in young men often prevents them from seeking necessary psychological support when dealing with profound grief or trauma.”
Usage
Frequently modified by adjectives like 'great' or 'remarkable', or used in the prepositional phrase 'with stoicism'.
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