sturdy

/ˈstʌrdi/

/ˈstʌdi/

Other forms: sturdier; sturdiest

Describe something that is firmly constructed or strongly made as sturdy. That house you built was not sturdy at all. It blew down in the last wind storm. Fortunately, it was only a dog house and the dog wasn't in it.

Physical strength and robust health can also be described as sturdy. Your grandmother is pushing 80, but she is still pretty sturdy if she can beat you at tennis. The adjective sturdy can also describe something (or someone) determined, firm, stalwart, and steady. Hopefully, you and your siblings have a sturdy relationship, so you can withstand all the bickering over who gets to ride shotgun in the car.

Definitions of sturdy

1. adjective

   having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
   “sturdy young athletes”

   synonyms: hardy, stalwart, stout

   robust

   sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
2. adjective

   substantially made or constructed
   “sturdy steel shelves”

   “sturdy canvas”

   synonyms: tough

   rugged

   sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
3. adjective

   not making concessions
   synonyms: inflexible, uncompromising

   hard-line, hardline

   firm and uncompromising