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- [stol-id]
- /ˈstɒl ɪd/
- /ˈstɒ.lɪd.nəs/
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- [stol-id]
- /ˈstɒl ɪd/
Definition of stolidness word
- adjective stolidness not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive. 1
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Origin of stolidness
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600, stolid is from the Latin word stolidus inert, dull, stupid
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Parts of speech for Stolidness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stolidness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
stolidness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stolidness
noun stolidness
- impassivity — without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
- in-difference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- insensitivity — deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person.
- insouciance — the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference.
- emotionlessness — The property of being emotionless.
Antonyms for stolidness
noun stolidness
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
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