stoicism

/ˈstəʊɪsɪzəm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstəʊɪsɪzəm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstō-ə-ˌsi-zəm/ (ame, mw)

stoicism — noun

1. a way of facing pain, pressure, or serious trouble by staying calm, not complain

1.名詞C1
釋義

a way of facing pain, pressure, or serious trouble by staying calm, not complaining, and keeping your feelings under control

例句

After the surgery, Marta answered every question with quiet stoicism.

collocation: with quiet stoicism

Kabir watched the flooded shop with stoicism while his children packed boxes.

pattern: with stoicism during personal loss

同義詞
  • fortitude

    often stresses long-lasting inner strength more than emotional restraint

  • resilience

    focuses on recovering after trouble rather than silently enduring it

  • composure

    describes outward calm, even when there is no real suffering involved

  • self-control

    broader term for controlling feelings or behaviour in many situations

反義詞
  • self-pity

    focuses on feeling sorry for yourself instead of bearing hardship steadily

  • complaint

    shows open dissatisfaction rather than silent endurance

文法句型

with stoicism

show stoicism

sb's stoicism

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and often used after with or with verbs such as show, admire, and face. It suggests emotional control during pain or hardship, and it sounds more formal than calmness or toughness.

常見錯誤

❌He accepted the late bus with stoicism.
✅He accepted the late bus patiently.
💡stoicism usually refers to pain, loss, or serious hardship, not a small everyday delay.
❌The doctor explained the plan with stoicism.
✅The doctor explained the plan calmly.
💡stoicism is about enduring hardship, not simply speaking in a calm way.