Stoicism (Noun)
Meaning 1
(philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An indifference to pleasure or pain.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The old philosopher's stoicism allowed him to accept the painful news of his diagnosis without flinching.
- Her stoicism in the face of adversity was an inspiration to her colleagues, who struggled to cope with the same challenges.
- Despite being badly injured, the athlete's stoicism enabled her to continue playing the game without showing any sign of pain.
- The stoicism of the ancient Greeks was legendary, as they believed in suppressing emotions in order to attain inner strength and wisdom.
- The soldier's stoicism was evident in his calm demeanor, even in the midst of a chaotic and violent battlefield.