stolidness

Thân thiện

He accepted the news with his usual stolidness.

Definition

Noun: * Emotional unresponsiveness or impassiveness: A state or quality of showing little or no emotion, enthusiasm, or sensitivity, especially in situations that might typically provoke a reaction. It implies a calm, dependable, and sometimes unexcitable temperament.

Usage

"Stolidness" describes a person's enduring character trait or their demeanor in a specific situation. It is a formal term often used in literary or descriptive contexts to portray someone as solid, unflappable, and not easily moved by external events, whether pleasurable or painful.

Examples

• The soldier's stolidness in the face of danger earned him the respect of his entire unit.
• Her stolidness during the heated debate was remarkable; she simply listened without changing her expression.
• He accepted both the praise and the criticism with the same characteristic stolidness.

Advanced Usage

• As a Character Trait: When used to describe a person's general nature, it can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation, suggesting a lack of vibrancy or emotional depth.
  • The novel's protagonist is defined by his stolidness, which makes his final emotional outburst all the more powerful.

Variants and Related Words

• Stolid (adjective): Having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily excited.
  • He was a stolid, dependable man who rarely smiled.
• Stolidly (adverb): In a stolid manner.
  • He stolidly continued his work, ignoring the chaos around him.

Synonyms

• Impassivity
• Phlegm
• Imperturbability
• Stoicism (Note: "Stoicism" is a specific philosophy, while "stolidness" is a general behavioral trait.)
• Apathy (Note: "Apathy" implies a lack of interest or concern, whereas "stolidness" emphasizes emotional unresponsiveness.)

Antonyms

• Emotionality
• Sensitivity
• Excitability
• Passion
• Volatility

Học thuật

Noun

1. an indifference to pleasure or pain

Từ đồng nghĩa

• stoicism
• stolidity