staidness

/ˈsteɪdnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being serious, formal, and conservative; lack of excitement or change.
    • The town's staidness was broken by the arrival of a new music festival.
    • His staidness at work earned him a reputation as a reliable but dull employee.
    • The staidness of the library made it a perfect place for quiet study.
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