STURDY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STURDY?

Need another word that means the same as “sturdy”? Find 38 synonyms and 30 related words for “sturdy” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sturdy” are: hardy, stalwart, stout, tough, inflexible, uncompromising, strapping, well built, well made, muscular, athletic, strong, hefty, brawny, powerfully built, powerful, solid, burly, stocky, thickset, rugged, substantial, robust, vigorous, mighty, lusty, herculean, sound, serviceable, stable, firm, determined, resolute, tenacious, staunch, steadfast, unyielding, unwavering

Sturdy as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sturdy" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sturdy” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.
• Substantially made or constructed.
• Not making concessions.
• Showing confidence and determination.
• (of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built.
• Strong enough to withstand rough work or treatment.

Synonyms of "Sturdy" as an adjective (38 Words)

athletic	Relating to athletes or athletics. Athletic events.
brawny	Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful. Gordon had brawny tattooed arms.
burly	(of a person) large and strong; heavily built. Had a tall burly frame.
determined	Determined or decided upon as by an authority. Helen was a determined little girl.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. A firm grasp.
hardy	Able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions. A hardy breed of cattle.
hefty	(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful. A hefty young chap.
herculean	Extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules. Herculean exertions.
inflexible	Incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances. An inflexible iron bar.
mighty	Having or showing great strength or force or intensity- Bulwer-Lytton. A mighty blow.
muscular	Having a robust muscular body build characterized by predominance of structures bone and muscle and connective tissue developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer. His legs were strong and muscular.
powerful	Of a person possessing physical strength and weight rugged and powerful. The world s most powerful nation.
powerfully built	Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful.
resolute	Firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination. Stood resolute against the enemy.
robust	Uncompromising and forceful. A robust perennial.
rugged	Topographically very uneven. A week of rugged demanding adventure at an outdoor training centre.
serviceable	Ready for service or able to give long service. Only twelve aircraft were fully serviceable this morning.
solid	Of good quality and condition solidly built. A solid foundation.
sound	In excellent physical condition. A sound argument.
stable	(of a patient or their medical condition) not deteriorating in health after an injury or operation. A stable ladder.
stalwart	Dependable. The stalwart citizens at Lexington.
staunch	Firm and dependable especially in loyalty. A staunch Catholic.
steadfast	Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. A steadfast ally.
stocky	Having a short and solid form or stature. Stocky legs.
stout	Euphemisms for `fat. He put up a stout defence in court.
strapping	(especially of a young person) big and strong. They had three strapping sons.
strong	Strong and sure. Strong medicine.
substantial	Of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something. Spirits are shadowy human beings substantial.
tenacious	Sticking together. A tenacious local legend.
thickset	Having a short and solid form or stature. A thickset boy with dark greasy hair.
tough	Feeling physical discomfort or pain tough is occasionally used colloquially for bad. A tough character.
uncompromising	Harsh or relentless. Took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks.
unwavering	Not showing abrupt variations. She fixed him with an unwavering stare.
unyielding	Stubbornly unyielding T S Eliot. An unyielding head support.
vigorous	Characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity. Gave her skirt a vigorous shake.
well built	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.
well made	Wise or advantageous and hence advisable.

Usage Examples of "Sturdy" as an adjective

• He had a sturdy, muscular physique.
• The townspeople have a sturdy independence.
• Sturdy young athletes.
• Sturdy canvas.
• The bike is sturdy enough to cope with bumpy tracks.
• Sturdy steel shelves.

Associations of "Sturdy" (30 Words)

bold	A bold typeface or letter. Bold settlers on some foreign shore.
bouncing	Rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts. A bouncing gait.
brave	People who are brave. Brave banners flying.
burly	Muscular and heavily built. Had a tall burly frame.
daredevil	A reckless impetuous irresponsible person. A daredevil skydiver.
dauntless	Showing fearlessness and determination. Dauntless bravery.
durability	The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage. The reliability and durability of plastics.
hardy	(of a plant) able to survive outside during winter. Hardy explorers of northern Canada.
healthful	Conducive to good health of body or mind. A healthful climate.
husky	(of a voice or utterance) sounding low-pitched and slightly hoarse. His voice became a husky erotic whisper.
intrepid	Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect. Intrepid pioneers.
manliness	The fact of being typically male; masculinity. The author s alleged lack of manliness.
masculine	A masculine word or form. A masculine cadence.
medicinal	A medicinal substance. Clary was once thought to have great medicinal value.
muscular	Having a robust muscular body build characterized by predominance of structures bone and muscle and connective tissue developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer. The muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony.
organic	A food produced by organic farming. Organic growth.
recuperative	Having the effect of restoring health or strength. Strongly recuperative remedies.
restorative	A thing that restores health, strength, or well-being, especially a medicine or drink. The restorative power of long walks.
robust	(of a system, organization, etc.) able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions. The country s political system has continued to be robust in spite of its economic problems.
salubrious	(of a place) pleasant; not run-down. The salubrious mountain air and water.
salutary	Health-giving. The salutary Atlantic air.
stalwart	Dependable. A stalwart supporter of the UN.
stout	Having or showing courage and determination. There is a tradition in England of drinking stout while eating oysters.
tough	Physically toughened. Some plastics are as tough as metal.
unflinching	Not shrinking from danger. He has shown unflinching determination throughout the campaign.
vigorous	Strong, healthy, and full of energy. A vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback.
virile	Having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive (typically used of a man. A new and virile leadership.
wholesome	Conducive to or characterized by moral well-being. Wholesome food.