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

In spite of his self-control and a belief in his stolidness, a lump swelled in his throat.

From The Cottage of Delight A Novel by Harben, Will N. (William Nathaniel)

The announcement that the wound was not fatal did not seem to move his stolidness in the least.

From Tom Slade : Boy Scout of the Moving Pictures by Fitzhugh, Percy Keese

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