Synonyms for sturdy
- adjective
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Robust
robust, hardy, strong, stalwart, stout, rugged, powerful, brawny, burly, mighty, vigorous, sinewy, muscular, substantial, athletic, lusty, forcible, hefty, strapping, hearty, able-bodied, puissant formal dated
2. Resolute — resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality
hard, resolute, firm, uncompromising, inflexible, staunch, stanch US, obstinate, determined, rigid, stiff, steadfast, unyielding, stubborn, unwavering, grim
Definitions
- adj. 1
Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.
a man of sturdy piety or patriotism
- adj. 2
Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
Related words
- Word family
- sturdiness
- Phrases
- sturdy beggar
Example sentences
- robust The software is extremely robust and full-featured.
- hardy Karl mentioned the English author Thomas Hardy.
- stout He looked small beside my father's stout body.
- stalwart He was a stalwart defender of the role of philosophy in education.
- resolute His Majesty’s command was swift and resolute.
- uncompromising We have to be uncompromising on Algeria's national unity.
By length
- 4 letters
- hard1, firm1, grim1
- 5 letters
- tough1, hardy2, stiff1, rigid2, stout1, hefty2, burly2, lusty2
- 6 letters
- strong1, mighty2, robust2, rugged2, hearty2, brawny2, sinewy3, stanch1
- 7 letters
- staunch1
- 8 letters
- powerful3, athletic3, stubborn2, muscular3, vigorous3, resolute3, stalwart2, forcible3, puissant, roborean
- 9 letters
- steadfast2, strapping2, obstinate3, roboreous
- 10 letters
- determined3, unwavering4, inflexible4, unyielding3
- 11 letters
- substantial3
- 14 letters
- uncompromising5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hardy2 = 2 syllables).