sturdy

About 2.81 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.

   a sturdy oak tree

2. adjective Solid in structure or person.

   It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather.

3. adjective Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.
4. adjective Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.

   a man of sturdy piety or patriotism

5. noun A disease caused by a coenurus infestation in the brain of an animal, especially a sheep or canid; coenurosis.

Similar words

stalwart tough robust hardy stout rugged strong hard-working hard-wearing durable

Often followed by

and little enough old beggars independence young as legs

Word family

sturdier sturdiest sturdily sturdiness sturdinesses