Definitions
- Describing a person who is unemotional and shows little to no expression. - Referring to a situation or atmosphere that is dull, uninteresting, or lacking in excitement. - Talking about an animal that is calm and unresponsive to external stimuli.
- Describing a person who endures pain or hardship without showing emotion or complaining. - Referring to a philosophy that emphasizes self-control, rationality, and acceptance of the present moment. - Talking about a situation or atmosphere that is serious, calm, and unemotional.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of emotion or expression.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or situations.
- 3Both words have roots in ancient Greek philosophy.
- 4Both words connote a sense of calmness or composure.
What is the difference?
- 1Emotion: Stolid implies a lack of emotion or expression while stoic implies the ability to endure pain or hardship without showing emotion.
- 2Philosophy: Stolid has no philosophical connotation while stoic is a specific philosophy emphasizing self-control and rationality.
- 3Attitude: Stolid can connote a negative or dull attitude while stoic can connote a positive or admirable attitude.
- 4Usage: Stolid is more commonly used to describe a person's demeanor while stoic is more commonly used to describe a person's attitude or philosophy.
Remember this!
Stolid and stoic are two words that describe a lack of emotion or expression. However, stolid implies a dull or uninteresting attitude, while stoic implies the ability to endure pain or hardship without showing emotion. Additionally, stoic has a philosophical connotation, emphasizing self-control and rationality.
