stoicism
Pronunciation
/ˈstoʊəˌsɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "stoicism"in English

Stoicism
01

an ancient Greek philosophy that values virtue and encourages living in harmony with nature's divine Reason

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Stoicism philosophy teaches that major life changes and loss, while painful, need not shatter one's inner strength and tranquility if one submits to fate.
02

the quality of enduring hardship or pain without displaying emotion or complaint

Examples
The soldiers displayed amazing stoicism in battling through their injuries without complaint even as the enemy forces advanced.
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