STURDY

sturdy, tough

(adjective) substantially made or constructed; “sturdy steel shelves”; “sturdy canvas”; “a tough all-weather fabric”; “some plastics are as tough as metal”

uncompromising, sturdy, inflexible

(adjective) not making concessions; “took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks”; “uncompromising honesty”

hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy

(adjective) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

sturdy (comparative sturdier, superlative sturdiest)

Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.

Solid in structure or person.

(obsolete) Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.

Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.

Synonyms

• hardy

Noun

sturdy (uncountable)

A disease in sheep and cattle, caused by a tapeworm and marked by great nervousness or by dullness and stupor.

Synonyms

• gid

Proper noun

Sturdy

A surname.

Source: Wiktionary

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Stur"dy, a. [Compar. Sturdier; superl. Sturdiest.] Etym: [OE. sturdi inconsiderable, OF. estourdi stunned, giddy, thoughtless, rash, F. étourdi, p.p. of OF. estourdir to stun, to render giddy, to amaze, F. étourdir; of uncertain origin. The sense has probably been influenced by E. stout.]

1. Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern. This sturdy marquis gan his hearte dress To rue upon her wifely steadfastness. Chaucer. This must be done, and I would fain see Mortal so sturdy as to gainsay. Hudibras. A sturdy, hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety with less reluctance than he took the first steps. Atterbury.

2. Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality; as, a man of sturdy piety or patriotism.

3. Characterized by physical strength or force; strong; lusty; violent; as, a sturdy lout. How bowed the woods beneath their sturdy stroke! Gray.

4. Stiff; stout; strong; as, a sturdy oak. Milton. He was not of any delicate contexture; his limbs rather sturdy than dainty. Sir H. Wotton.

Syn.

– Hardy; stout; strong; firm; robust; stiff.

Stur"dy, n. Etym: [OF. estourdi giddiness, stupefaction.] (Vet.)

Definition: A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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