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stoicism

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stoicismnoun

stoïcismePhilosophie ou attitude de maîtrise de soi et d’acceptation de la souffrance sans plainte.

Her stoicism during the difficult times was admired by everyone around her.

Son stoïcisme pendant les moments difficiles était admiré de tous ceux qui l’entouraient.

Additional translations

stoïcitéPlus rare ; s’emploie surtout pour l’attitude de résignation calme face à la souffrance.

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stoicismnoun

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Her stoicism during the difficult times was admired by everyone around her.

The principles or philosophy of the ancient Stoics, emphasizing rationality and self-control.

Modern practitioners often turn to stoicism as a guide for living a disciplined life.

(often capitalized) An ancient Greek and later Roman school of philosophy teaching the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions.

He studied stoicism to better understand how to live in accordance with nature and reason.