Stolid
/ˈstɒl.ɪd/noun
Calm, unemotional, and seemingly unaffected by excitement, pain, or change.
Did you know?Its Latin ancestor, stolidus, described someone dull-minded or emotionally insensitive, linking modern composure to an older image of mental immobility.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*stel-
“To stand still or remain fixed; the precise connection is reconstructed and somewhat uncertain.”
Classical Latin
Latin
stolidus
“Dull, stupid, insensitive, or unmoved.”
17th Century
English
stolid
“Emotionally dull, impassive, or lacking responsiveness.”
Modern English
English
stolid
“Calm and unemotional, often to the point of appearing dull or unresponsive.”