Stolid Example Sentences

: having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional


The stolid detective spoke to the witness in a precise, unequivocal manner.

He was a stolid man who did not even show his emotions at his mother’s funeral.

Although it takes a great deal to make me laugh, I would not consider myself to be a stolid person.

Even though the homeless little girl appeared to be hungry, my father remained stolid and did not give her any money for food.

Having seen his share of bloody crime scenes, the stolid police detective did not blink when he saw the five dead bodies.

Sister Mary Catherine rarely smiled in class so I could never tell if the stolid nun appreciated my humor.

To many, the British people are viewed as a stolid lot because they rarely appear impassioned about anything.

On the other hand, there are many who wish Americans were more stolid and less hot blooded.

The judge was shocked by the killer’s stolid indifference to the death penalty conviction.

Although the comedian told funny jokes, his audience was too stolid to appreciate his humor.

Because Sally endured so much abuse as a child, she grew up to become a stolid adult who was not distressed by much.

Stolid people are not liked by children.

His rival 's stolid indifference put the lawyer out of countenance.

Marcus' stolid face revealed none of the thoughts that danced in his mind.

The head of the company was a stolid human being .

Stolid people can generally be expected to take most things in stride.

The soldier's face showed no trace of emotion and was impassive and stolid.