sturdy

adjective
UK: /ˈstɜː.di/
US: /ˈstɝː.di/

  1. Strongly made or built; not likely to break or fall down.

    1. The table is sturdy enough to hold all these books.
    2. This sturdy bridge is built to withstand heavy traffic and severe weather.

  2. Healthy and strong; physically robust.

    1. He comes from sturdy peasant stock, you can see that.
    2. The sturdy young athlete quickly recovered from the minor injury and continued training.

  3. Firm and determined; showing conviction.

    1. She has a sturdy character and never gives up.
    2. Despite the criticism, the politician maintained a sturdy defense of the new policy.

Synonyms

strong robust firm well-built tough durable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sturdy" in English means: Strongly made or built; not likely to break or fall down., Healthy and strong; physically robust., Firm and determined; showing conviction..

The phonetic transcription of "sturdy" is /ˈstɜː.di/ in British English and /ˈstɝː.di/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sturdy": strong, robust, firm, well-built, tough, durable.

Example usage of "sturdy": "The table is sturdy enough to hold all these books.". More examples on the page.