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单词 stoicism
释义

stoicism

noun

sto·​i·​cism ˈstō-ə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce stoicism (audio)
1
capitalized : the philosophy of the Stoics
2
: indifference to pleasure or pain : impassiveness

Example Sentences

She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.
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Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

stoicism

noun

as in nonchalance
the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion She endured his criticism with her usual stoicism.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • nonchalance
  • casualness
  • disregard
  • impassivity
  • stolidity
  • impassiveness
  • indifference
  • recklessness
  • bloodlessness
  • insouciance
  • carelessness
  • unconcern
  • incuriosity
  • coldness
  • apathy
  • detachment
  • disinterestedness
  • phlegm
  • tepidity
  • tepidness
  • complacence
  • lukewarmness
  • halfheartedness
  • unawareness
  • lethargy
  • torpor
  • heedlessness
  • incuriousness
  • aloofness
  • callousness
  • dispassion
  • hardness
  • callosity
  • cool
  • insensitivity
  • listlessness
  • hard-heartedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • awareness
  • sensitivity
  • attentiveness
  • curiosity
  • conscientiousness
  • keenness
  • attention
  • prejudice
  • warmth
  • zeal
  • bias
  • warmheartedness
  • heedfulness
  • ardor
  • desire
  • concern
  • passion
  • vehemence
  • interest
  • partiality
  • regard
  • fervency
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