STOLIDITY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

stolidity

noun

Definition of stolidity

as in impassivity

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Noun

One of the catalysts for these theories was Patrick's apparent stoicism on the witness stand.

— Ross Douthat, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
In a great dramatic irony, his artistic pursuits, far away from the regimented goal of militaristic stoicism, lead to his initial tryout.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of stoicism

Noun

Any choice for or against the work, including the choice of no-choice—of indifference or disregard—confronts the question of authenticity.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Related Stories Colin Jost also appears as himself, reading his own children’s book to the Springfield Elementary audience, much to their indifference.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of indifference

Noun

In the years since, she’s built a cult following for her whimsical knits in distinctive shades and cut with a certain SoCal insouciance.

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
As Chris, a veteran CIA assassin with terminal cancer whose memory also seems to be going, Malkovich demonstrates a sinister insouciance that at first looks like psycho gloating.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of insouciance

Noun

The book’s occasional oases of self-examination are surrounded by dusty expanses of omission and unconcern.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
Whatever the reason, Maxwell’s strength and the shark’s apparent unconcern put one of Maxwell’s friends in danger.

— Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025

Definition of unconcern

Noun

The painting’s joyful casualness belies its subject matter, clues to which can be found in the coyote on one of the men’s shirts and in the work’s title, Uncle’s Crossing (2022).

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
For most, though, the dress is business casual, matching the growing casualness of their behavior in the box over the course of long sessions.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of casualness

Noun

Any choice for or against the work, including the choice of no-choice—of indifference or disregard—confronts the question of authenticity.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Someone with the same disregard for convention as my mother, but one who’d channeled that subversiveness into something successful?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of disregard

Noun

Any confusion, difficulty walking, shortness of breath or coughing up significant phlegm should prompt an immediate descent.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Your Mucus Changes Changes in mucus (phlegm) are among the most common signs of a COPD flare-up.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of phlegm

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