stoicism

IPA: stˈoʊʌsɪzʌm

A school of philosophy popularized during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress.
A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain; insensibility; impassiveness.

Examples of "stoicism" in Sentences

He faced the news of his diagnosis with stoicism, refusing to let fear dominate his thoughts
The stoicism of the soldier as he watched his comrades fall in battle was both admirable and heartbreaking
Despite the constant criticism and setbacks, she approached her work with stoicism, determined to succeed
The stoicism of the elderly woman as she mourned the loss of her husband was a testament to her inner strength
In times of crisis, his stoicism provided a sense of calm and reassurance to those around him