stolid
Noun
Hard difficulty
What does “stolid” mean?
noun.(of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
SAT Usage
this term is often found in passages discussing character traits, emotional responses, or interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a person's reliability and composure, suggesting a lack of overt emotionality that can indicate strength or indifference, in contrast to words like "stoic," which may imply a more philosophical acceptance of suffering.
Common Confusions
Stolid implies a calm and dependable demeanor with little emotional response, while stoic usually suggests a philosophical acceptance of suffering, often displaying a quiet resilience in the face of adversity.
Do not choose stolid if the context emphasizes excitement or emotional expression rather than calm, dependability, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example Sentences
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The stolid sergeant showed no reaction to the chaos around him.