stolidly
In unyielding calm
Stolidly means in a calm, impassive manner that shows little emotion or reaction.
Someone who stolidly endures hardship neither complains nor visibly suffers: He stolidly accepted the criticism without flinching.
The word suggests a temperament—or perhaps a deliberate effort—that resists being moved by circumstances others would find disturbing.
Free from emotional involvement
- coldLow temperature state
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- emotionlessLacking any sentiment
- reservedRestrained in manner
cool · clinical · matter-of-fact · businesslike · impersonal · dry · flat · affectless
Lacking interest or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
- uninterestedLacking curiosity or concern
detached · aloof · nonchalant · insouciant · blasé · uninvolved · passive · listless
Showing no feeling
- blankWithout marks or content
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
- woodenMade from timber
- unexpressiveLacking outward emotion
inexpressive · inscrutable · vacant · stony · poker-faced · unreadable · sphinxlike · mask-like
Free from agitation
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- unperturbedNot bothered or worried
- coolheadedCalm when stressed
imperturbable · equable · even-tempered · self-possessed · serene · placid · steady · collected
Persisting through time
- uncomplainingNot expressing dissatisfaction
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
- forbearingShowing restraint under provocation
- resignedYielded to circumstances
patient · philosophical · accepting · fatalistic · fortitude · resilience · equanimity · self-control
dispassionate
Free from emotional involvement
- coldLow temperature state
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- emotionlessLacking any sentiment
reserved · cool · clinical · matter-of-fact · businesslike · impersonal · dry · flat · affectless · toneless
indifferent
Lacking interest or concern
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- uncaringLacking emotional concern
uninterested · detached · aloof · nonchalant · insouciant · blasé · uninvolved · passive · listless · incurious
expressionless
Showing no feeling
unexpressive · inexpressive · inscrutable · vacant · stony · poker-faced · unreadable · sphinxlike · mask-like · impenetrable
calm
Free from agitation
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unruffledEmotionally undisturbed, placid
- unperturbedNot bothered or worried
coolheaded · imperturbable · equable · even-tempered · self-possessed · serene · placid · steady · collected · level-headed
enduring
Persisting through time
- uncomplainingNot expressing dissatisfaction
- long-sufferingPatiently enduring hardship
- forbearingShowing restraint under provocation
resigned · patient · philosophical · accepting · fatalistic · fortitude · resilience · equanimity · self-control · discipline
stolidlyemotionally
Regarding inner feelings
expressively · passionately · excitedly · demonstratively · animatedly
stolidlyvividly
With intense clarity
imaginatively · animatedly · spiritedly · vivaciously · enthusiastically
stolidlyimaginatively
With original thinking
vividly · creatively · inventively · cleverly · wittily