stoicism
This term describes a psychological state of fortitude where an individual suppresses emotional reactions to adversity. It carries a connotation of strength and stability, often viewed as a virtue in professional or crisis-driven environments, though it can occasionally imply a cold or detached demeanor.
When referring to the philosophical school, the word is capitalized as Stoicism and denotes a structured system of ethics. As a general trait, it is an uncountable noun, meaning it does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it is measured by degrees of intensity or described using partitives like a streak of stoicism.
Meanings
The endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint.
His stoicism in the face of tragedy amazed his family.
A school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium which teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions.
The professor lectured on the influence of ancient stoicism on modern cognitive behavioral therapy.