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Synonyms of sturdy

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Another word for sturdy is hardy. Other synonyms of sturdy are gid, turnsick, staunch, stalwart and roboreous.

Synonyms and similar words for sturdy

nounA disease caused by a coenurus infestation in the brain of an animal, especially a sheep or canid...

  • gidA disease caused by coenurosis of the brain, most commonly found in sheep and canids.
  • turnsickThe disease coenurosis, specifically when it occurs in sheep.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • hardy
  • staunch
  • stalwart
  • roboreous rareSynonym of sturdy, resembling the strength, firmness, &c. of oak.
  • roborean obsoleteSynonym of sturdy, resembling the strength, firmness, &c. of oak.

Meaning of sturdy

  1. adjective Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
  2. adjective Solid in structure or person.
  3. adjective Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.

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Questions about synonyms of sturdy

What is another word for sturdy?
Sturdy has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as hardy, gid, turnsick, staunch, stalwart, roboreous and roborean.
What does sturdy mean?
Sturdy means of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.

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