1. the quality of showing little emotion or being difficult to excite or upset; impassiveness

Examples

• His stolidity in the face of criticism impressed his colleagues.
• The judge’s stolidity helped maintain order in the courtroom.
• She admired her grandfather’s stolidity during difficult times.
• The soldier’s stolidity under pressure made him an excellent leader.
• His stolidity was sometimes mistaken for indifference.
• The teacher’s stolidity helped her handle disruptive students calmly.