Sturdy
What it means
Strongly built and able to withstand use or difficulty.
Reach for it when describing something solidly built to withstand weight, wear, or difficult conditions
The sturdy table served the workshop for decades.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when substantial construction creates confidence
Careful Solid can describe mass or quality without proving resistance to wear.
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everyday
Fits when broad load-bearing power is enough to say
Careful Strong is less specific about how well something was built.
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warm
Fits when a plant, animal, or person thrives in harsh conditions
Careful Tools and buildings are sturdy, but rarely hardy.
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professional
Fits when long service life is the chief advantage
Careful A durable fabric may last through wear without being rigid or sturdy.
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professional
Fits when a design or system keeps working under stress and variation
Careful Robust is abstract for ordinary furniture or a person's build.
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formal
Fits when rough use and severe environments shape the requirement
Careful Rugged can imply coarse appearance that sturdy does not.
Opposites 3
- fragile
- flimsy
- rickety
Common phrases 3
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sturdy construction
Sturdy construction kept the footbridge usable for decades.
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sturdy shoes
Wear sturdy shoes on the loose volcanic trail.
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sturdy frame
A sturdy frame supports the heavy glass panels.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Neskaya, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated