staidness

Example Sentences

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No nickname could be more frustrating or misleading than his: "Papa" Haydn prompts expectations of staidness and stolid, good behaviour.

From The Guardian • Mar. 31, 2013

Both before and after the outcome had been determined, the exuberant, boisterous Republicans turned topsy-turvy their reputation for staidness.

From Time Magazine Archive

For those used to staidness from string quartets, the atmosphere had something of the wild freedom of coasting downhill on a bike, no hands.

From Time Magazine Archive

His staidness ignored cries from coaches and spectators to outlaw out-of-bounds kickoffs and drop restrictions on quick passes.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the shadow of his teacher an extra staidness had fallen over the young divinity student, and his smile was lukewarm with dignity.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare