stolidity
Unshakable calm demeanor
Stolidity is the quality of being unemotional and impassive, showing little reaction to pleasure or pain.
It suggests a dull, bovine calm rather than deliberate self-control: He received the news with characteristic stolidity.
The word often carries a negative connotation—implying thickness or lack of imagination rather than admirable composure.
Unresponsiveness to stimuli
- phlegmViscous airway secretion
- unflappabilityCalm despite turmoil
- composureEmotional self-control
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
placidity · calmness · serenity · coolness · steadiness · evenness · self-possession · poise
Lack of reaction
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- insensibilityLack of physical sensation
- coldnessLow temperature state
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
aloofness · woodenness · blankness · flatness · dullness · inexpressiveness · emotionlessness · impassiveness
Virtue-centered ancient philosophy
- ZenoGreek paradox thinker
- SenecaStoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
- ataraxiaImperturbable peace of mind
fortitude · self-control · virtue · wisdom · acceptance · resilience · endurance · equanimity
impassivity
Unresponsiveness to stimuli
- phlegmViscous airway secretion
- unflappabilityCalm despite turmoil
- composureEmotional self-control
equanimity · placidity · calmness · serenity · coolness · steadiness · evenness · self-possession · poise · tranquility
unresponsiveness
Lack of reaction
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- insensibilityLack of physical sensation
- coldnessLow temperature state
detachment · aloofness · woodenness · blankness · flatness · dullness · inexpressiveness · emotionlessness · impassiveness · frigidity
Stoicism
Virtue-centered ancient philosophy
- ZenoGreek paradox thinker
- SenecaStoic moralist of Rome
- Marcus AureliusStoic emperor of Rome
ataraxia · fortitude · self-control · virtue · wisdom · acceptance · resilience · endurance · equanimity · logos
- numbnessnumbness, insensibility, tingling, pins and needles, deadness
stolidityexcitability
Proneness to strong reactions
emotionality · volatility · passion · sensitivity · expressiveness
stolidityvivacity
Animated spirit or energy
animation · liveliness · enthusiasm · vibrancy · energy
stoliditysensitivity
Responsiveness to stimuli
responsiveness · impressionability · concern · reactivity · susceptibility