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Meaning of 'sturdy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sturdy [ n.]
- A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.
2 . Sturdy [ superl.]
- Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern.
- Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality; as, a man of sturdy piety or patriotism.
- Characterized by physical strength or force; strong; lusty; violent; as, a sturdy lout.
- Stiff; stout; strong; as, a sturdy oak.

Meaning of 'sturdy' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . sturdy [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not making concessions
Example in sentence:
  • took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks;
  • uncompromising honesty
2 . sturdy [ s]
Meaning (2):
- substantially made or constructed
Example in sentence:
  • a tough all-weather fabric;
  • some plastics are as tough as metal;
  • sturdy canvas;
  • sturdy steel shelves
Meaning (3):
- having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
Example in sentence:
  • hardy explorers of northern Canada;
  • proud of her tall stalwart son;
  • stout seamen;
  • sturdy young athletes

Nearby Words:

stub stubbed stubbedness stubbiness stubbing stubble stubbled stubbly stubborn stubby

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