Stolidity
(noun)
The quality or state of being stolid; impassiveness, dullness, or apathy.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from latin stoliditas, from stolidus 'stupid, dull'.
Examples:
- His stolidity in the face of danger inspired others.
- The stolidity of her expression betrayed no emotion.
- Her stolidity was mistaken for disinterest.
- His stolidity was a defense mechanism against the emotional turmoil he was going through.
- The stolidity of the jury was a sign of the difficulty in reaching a verdict.