STOLIDITY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

stolidity

noun

Definition of stolidity

as in impassivity

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Noun

His coming chapter is likely to be more about stoicism than athleticism.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026
An opportunity for players to showcase their personalities in a sport that often tends toward stoicism.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of stoicism

Noun

That was the Cubs’ only runner in scoring position until a defensive indifference allowed Seiya Suzuki to advance to second after a two-out walk in the ninth.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Twenty-seven percent showed indifference, however, possibly demonstrating that most voters would be fine supporting them in a general election, said Christian Grose, a political science professor at the University of Southern California.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of indifference

Noun

Their nonchalance about potential Social Security cuts further indicates reduced reliance on such benefits.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
There’s a Moon alert, which lightens the feelings of all your social exchanges and encourages a carefree nonchalance to everything.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of nonchalance

Noun

Rumpled lengths ooze insouciance, radiating a can't-be-bothered energy that, for some, is far cooler than even the bounciest blowout.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026
This turn was frankly difficult to digest in a show that’s otherwise adopted a stance of irreverent insouciance toward other hot topics.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 June 2026

Definition of insouciance

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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

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
The key to not looking too bundled up is to add a layer that offsets the casualness of the others.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Definition of casualness

Noun

Once again, Gulf leaders were shocked not just by American disregard for their preferences but also by the revelation of American impotence.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Elci clarified that was a nod to his father’s work ethic, not a disregard for his passing.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of disregard

Noun

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
European colonists commonly believed that the balance of humors – yellow and black biles, blood and phlegm – circulating through one’s body was important for health.

— Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of phlegm

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