stoicism
noun/ˈstoʊɪˌsɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #18,288 most common English word
Meaning
The practice of enduring pain or difficulty without complaining or showing emotion.
Example sentence
She faced every hardship with stoicism that impressed everyone around her.
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