Sturdy: meaning, definitions and examples

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sturdy

 

[ หˆstษœหrdi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a strong and solid object or person

Having a solid and robust build or structure, able to withstand rough handling or use.

Synonyms

durable, robust, solid, strong

Examples of usage

  • The sturdy oak table could easily support the weight of a grown man.
  • She was a sturdy woman, able to carry heavy loads without difficulty.
Context #2 | Noun

referring to a well-built or strong person

A person who is physically strong and robust, often used in a positive context.

Synonyms

powerful individual, robust individual, strong person

Examples of usage

  • He was a sturdy, reliable worker who never shied away from hard work.
  • The team needed a few sturdy individuals to help with the heavy lifting.

Translations

Translations of the word "sturdy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น robusto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคฌเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช robust

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั†ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ solidny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ‘ไธˆใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท robuste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robusto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saฤŸlam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠผํŠผํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pevnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pevnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๅ›บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sterkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒงแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhkษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ robusto

Etymology

The word 'sturdy' originated from the Middle English word 'stourdi', which meant brave or valiant. Over time, it evolved to describe physical strength and robustness. The concept of sturdiness has always been associated with reliability and resilience, making it a highly regarded trait in both objects and individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,080, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.