Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

The little priest was not an interesting man to look at, having stubby brown hair and a round and stolid face which did not give away anything.

The word STOLID in the above sentence means:

Options:

Frowning

Darkish

Emotionless

Hateful

Correct Answer:

Emotionless

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Emotionless

Stolid means showing little or no emotion, and being calm, unemotional, or unexpressive. In the sentence, it describes a face that "did not give away anything," supporting the meaning of being emotionless.

Other options:

  • Frowning – suggests a specific expression of displeasure, not general lack of emotion.

  • Darkish – refers to color, unrelated here.

  • Hateful – means full of hate, which is not implied in the description.