sturdy meaning and definition

STURDY adjective

Definition of sturdy (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: hardy, stalwart, stout
2. not making concessions
   • "took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"; "uncompromising honesty"
   • synonyms: inflexible, uncompromising
   • antonym: compromising
3. substantially made or constructed
   • "sturdy steel shelves"; "sturdy canvas"; "a tough all-weather fabric"; "some plastics are as tough as metal"
   • synonyms: tough