stolidness

Example Sentences

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It's Hepburn as Linda, Julia's aimless sister, the black sheep of the family, who perfectly comprehends Johnny's aversion to business, security and stolidness, his aversion to America itself.

From The Guardian • Feb. 14, 2013

She got so she received all things with the stolidness of the earth which soaks up urine and perfume with the same indifference.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

At the end of two months he—even he—was forced to admit that they listened with stolidness, with apathy.

From Youth Challenges by Kelland, Clarence Budington

A couple of the Signal Corps men jumped out of the trench near by and greeted Tom heartily, praising him as the others had done, all of which he took with his usual stolidness.

From Tom Slade Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer by Owen, R. Emmett (Robert Emmett)

The man’s stolidness did not change a fraction.

From The Phantom Lover by Ayres, Ruby M. (Ruby Mildred)