sturdy, adj.
(sturdier, sturdiest)
freq. cnt. 9
(sturdier, sturdiest)
freq. cnt. 9
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
hardy stalwart stout sturdy
sample sentences
"hardy explorers of northern Canada""proud of her tall stalwart son"
"stout seamen"
"sturdy young athletes"
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substantially made or constructed
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
sturdy tough
sample sentences
"sturdy steel shelves""sturdy canvas"
"a tough all-weather fabric"
"some plastics are as tough as metal"
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not making concessions
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
inflexible sturdy uncompromising
sample sentences
"took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks""uncompromising honesty"
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