Stolidest: meaning, definitions and examples
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stolidest
[ ˈstɑːlədɪst ]
emotional response
Stolidest refers to the quality of being stolid, which describes a person who is not easily stirred emotionally or is impassive. It characterizes those who show little or no response to emotional situations, remaining calm and indifferent.
Synonyms
apathetic, impassive, stoic, unemotional.
Examples of usage
- Despite the news, he remained the stolidest member of the team.
- Her stolidest demeanor in the face of tragedy shocked her friends.
- He was known for his stolidest reactions to criticism.
- In a crisis, she was often the stolidest among them.
Translations
Translations of the word "stolidest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais impassível
🇮🇳 सबसे निस्पंद
🇩🇪 am stolidesten
🇮🇩 paling kaku
🇺🇦 найбайдужіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej stolidny
🇯🇵 もっとも無表情な
🇫🇷 le plus impassible
🇪🇸 el más impasible
🇹🇷 en duygusuz
🇰🇷 가장 무감각한
🇸🇦 الأكثر جمودًا
🇨🇿 nejstolidnější
🇸🇰 najstolidnejší
🇨🇳 最无动于衷的
🇸🇮 najbolj stolidna
🇮🇸 mest stóískur
🇰🇿 ең бейтарап
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უშუალო
🇦🇿 ən sərt
🇲🇽 el más impasible
Etymology
The word 'stolid' comes from the Latin 'stolidus', which means 'dull, stupid, or foolish', and dates back to the late 14th century. In English, it has retained the meaning of being emotionally insensitive or calm in situations where one might expect a stronger reaction. The suffix '-est' is often added to adjectives to form the superlative, indicating that the subject possesses the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective. Thus, 'stolidest' emphasizes extreme emotional indifference or lack of response as compared to others. Over time, the use of 'stolid' and its derivatives has appeared in literature and conversation to describe characters or people who exhibit a notable lack of outward emotional expression, creating a stark contrast with more expressive or animated individuals.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,632, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.