Sturdy meaning

What does “sturdy” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“sturdy” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.

sturdy

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
“hardy explorers of northern Canada”
“proud of her tall stalwart son”
Synonymshardy stalwart stout
not making concessions
“took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks”
“uncompromising honesty”
Synonymsuncompromising inflexible
substantially made or constructed
“sturdy steel shelves”
“sturdy canvas”
Synonymstough

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University