Definition of Sturdy

1. Adjective. Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships. "Sturdy young athletes"

Exact synonyms: Hardy, Stalwart, Stout
Similar to: Robust
Derivative terms: Hardiness, Stoutness, Sturdiness

2. Adjective. Not making concessions. "Uncompromising honesty"
Exact synonyms: Inflexible, Uncompromising
Similar to: Hard-line, Hardline
Derivative terms: Inflexibility, Sturdiness
Antonyms: Compromising

3. Adjective. Substantially made or constructed. "Some plastics are as tough as metal"
Exact synonyms: Tough
Similar to: Rugged
Derivative terms: Sturdiness

Definition of Sturdy

1. a. Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern.

2. n. A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.

Definition of Sturdy

1. strong and durable [adj -DIER, -DIEST] : STURDILY [adv] / a disease of sheep [n -DIES] : STURDIED [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sturdy

stupid person
stuping
stupor
stuporous
stupors
stuprate
stuprated
stuprates
sturdied
sturdier
sturdies
sturdiest
sturdily
sturdiness
sturdinesses
sturdy (current term)
sture
sturgeon
sturgeons
Sturmarbeiteilung
sturmer
sturmers
Sturm und Drang
Sturnella
Sturnella magna
Sturnella neglecta
Sturnidae
sturnine
sturnoid
Sturnus

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