stolid
Calm, never rattled
Stolid describes someone who shows little emotion or reaction, even in situations that would normally provoke feeling.
A stolid person remains impassive, seemingly unmoved by excitement, pain, or distress: He received the bad news with stolid calm.
The word suggests not suppressed emotion but a temperament naturally unreactive—whether admirably steady or frustratingly unresponsive.
Apart or uninvolved
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- distantFar away or aloof
- remoteDistant or controller
- reservedRestrained in manner
withdrawn · dispassionate · indifferent · unconcerned · apathetic · uninterested · incurious · uninvolved
Impossible to disturb
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- unfazedNot disturbed or disconcerted
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
level-headed · collected · cool-headed · even-keeled · imperturbable · equanimous · poised · self-possessed
Unemotionally calm, slow-reacting
- lethargicLacking energy or alertness
- sluggishSlow and inactive
- torpidInactive and slow
- listlessLacking energy or enthusiasm
languid · slow · unhurried · plodding · ponderous · bovine · lumpish · heavy
Without visible emotion
- unemotionalLacking outward feeling
- expressionlessShowing no feeling
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
- poker-facedShowing no emotion
blank · flat · inexpressive · undemonstrative · wooden · stony · inscrutable · unreadable
Worthy of trust
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- stableSecure and unchanging
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
unchanging · predictable · consistent · solid · grounded · stalwart · steadfast · immovable
Persisting through time
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
- uncomplainingNot expressing dissatisfaction
- patientAble to wait calmly
- resignedYielded to circumstances
forbearing · accepting · fatalistic · philosophical · stalwart · hardy · tough · resilient
detached
Apart or uninvolved
reserved · withdrawn · dispassionate · indifferent · unconcerned · apathetic · uninterested · incurious · uninvolved · disengaged
unflappable
Impossible to disturb
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- unfazedNot disturbed or disconcerted
steady · level-headed · collected · cool-headed · even-keeled · imperturbable · equanimous · poised · self-possessed · unmoved
phlegmatic
Unemotionally calm, slow-reacting
listless · languid · slow · unhurried · plodding · ponderous · bovine · lumpish · heavy · dull
impassive
Without visible emotion
- unemotionalLacking outward feeling
- expressionlessShowing no feeling
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
poker-faced · blank · flat · inexpressive · undemonstrative · wooden · stony · inscrutable · unreadable · mask-like
dependable
Worthy of trust
constant · unchanging · predictable · consistent · solid · grounded · stalwart · steadfast · immovable · rooted
enduring
Persisting through time
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
- uncomplainingNot expressing dissatisfaction
- patientAble to wait calmly
resigned · forbearing · accepting · fatalistic · philosophical · stalwart · hardy · tough · resilient · persevering
- cold-heartedcallous, cold, cold-blooded, cold-hearted, cruel
- relaxedcalm, serene, peaceful, mellow, easygoing
stolidexpressive
Showing feelings outwardly
emotional · demonstrative · effusive · theatrical · emotive
stolidexcitable
Easily aroused emotionally
volatile · mercurial · temperamental · reactive · passionate