sturdy

/'stə:di/

Thân thiện

The carpenter built a sturdy wooden table.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Strongly and solidly built; not easily damaged or broken: Describes objects, structures, or materials that are robust and durable.
   • Showing determination and firmness of purpose; uncompromising: Describes attitudes, beliefs, or resistance that are resolute and unwavering.
   • (Of a person or animal) Physically strong and healthy; hardy: Describes a physique that is robust and capable of enduring hardship.

Usage Examples

• Describing objects or construction:
  • The table was made of sturdy oak and lasted for generations.
  • We need a sturdy box to ship these fragile items.
• Describing attitudes or resolve:
  • She offered a sturdy defense of her principles during the debate.
  • The community's sturdy opposition forced the council to reconsider the plan.
• Describing people or animals:
  • The sturdy hiker carried a heavy pack up the mountain with ease.
  • He was a sturdy lad, well-suited for farm work.

Advanced Usage

• "Sturdy as an oak": A simile emphasizing great strength and reliability.
  • Despite the challenges, his faith remained as sturdy as an oak.
• Used in formal or literary contexts to imply a commendable, unyielding quality.
  • The nation was built on the sturdy virtues of its pioneers.

Variants and Related Words

• Sturdily (adverb): In a strong, solid, or determined manner.
  • The cabin was sturdily constructed to withstand winter storms.
• Sturdiness (noun): The quality of being sturdy.
  • The sturdiness of the old bridge is a testament to its builders.

Synonyms

• Robust: Strong and healthy; vigorous.
• Stalwart: Loyal, reliable, and hardworking.
• Hardy: Capable of enduring difficult conditions.
• Uncompromising: Showing an unwillingness to make concessions.

Antonyms

• Flimsy: Light and insubstantial; easily damaged.
• Weak: Lacking physical strength or resolve.
• Fragile: Easily broken or damaged.

Related Phrases

• Sturdy beggar: (Historical/Literary) A term sometimes used for a vagrant or beggar who is physically capable of working.
• Sturdy common sense: Implies practical, reliable, and unwavering good judgment.
  • She navigated the crisis with sturdy common sense.

Học thuật

Adjective

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tough
• uncompromising
• inflexible
• hardy
• stalwart
• stout