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stoicism

Translations

stoicismnoun
He admired her stoicism in the face of adversity.
Он восхищался её стоицизмом перед лицом невзгод.
Synonyms
apatheticism
indifference
detachment
calmness
composure
self-control
resilience
fortitude

Definitions

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.
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