Stolidity: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ˜
Add to dictionary

stolidity

 

[ stษ™หˆlษชdษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychology, behavior

Stolidity refers to a state of being calm, impassive, or lacking in emotional response. It is often associated with a stoic demeanor where an individual remains unaffected by external circumstances. This mental state allows a person to endure hardships without displaying emotional distress. In psychology, stolidity is sometimes viewed as a coping mechanism for dealing with stress or trauma, promoting resilience in challenging situations. While it can be a sign of strength in some contexts, excessive stolidity may lead to emotional detachment or difficulty in establishing connections with others.

Synonyms

calmness, composure, impassiveness, indifference, stoicism.

Examples of usage

  • His stolidity in the face of adversity impressed everyone.
  • She maintained her stolidity during the crisis.
  • The soldier's stolidity helped him to withstand the horrors of war.

Translations

Translations of the word "stolidity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น solidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stabilitรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekokohan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั–ะนะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stabilnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ‰ๅฎšๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soliditรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ solidez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saฤŸlamlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฌ๊ณ ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stabilita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stabilita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จณๅ›บๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trdnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒงแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sabitlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ solidez

Etymology

The term 'stolidity' originates from the Latin word 'stolidus', meaning 'emotionless' or 'insensible'. This Latin root influenced the development of the term in the English language, which began to be used in the early 19th century. As psychology and philosophy evolved, 'stolidity' gained traction in discussions surrounding emotional responses and behavioral observation. The concept aligns with the principles of stoicism, a school of Hellenistic philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions. Throughout its history, the meaning of 'stolidity' has focused on the balance between emotional expression and suppression, highlighting its role in human psychology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,675, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.