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sturdy

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stur‧dy /ˈstɜːdi $ ˈstɜːr-/ adjective (comparative sturdier, superlative sturdiest)
1an object that is sturdy is strong, well-made, and not easily broken → solid:
That chair doesn’t look very sturdy.
sturdy comfortable shoes
2someone who is sturdy is strong, short, and healthy looking → stocky:
a sturdy young man
sturdy legs
3determined and not easily persuaded to change your opinions:
They kept up a sturdy opposition to the plan.
—sturdily adverb
—sturdiness noun [uncountable]
THESAURUS
not easily broken or damaged
strong not easily broken or damaged: The bags are made of strong black plastic. | We need a strong rope for this job.
tough strong – used especially about something that can be used a lot without damaging it or making it weaker: a pair of tough leather boots | Kitchen floors need to be tough enough to withstand heavy use.
heavy-duty [only before noun] extremely strong – used about materials, tools, machines etc that are made especially to be used a lot without being easily damaged: heavy-duty rubber gloves | a heavy-duty carpet for the hallway
sturdy strong and often thick, and not likely to fall over or get broken: a fence made with sturdy wooden posts | The furniture is simple but sturdy.
unbreakable extremely strong and impossible to break: Babies need to have unbreakable dishes and cups.
indestructible impossible to break, damage, or destroy, and lasting forever: Gold is virtually indestructible. | The pyramids were built as indestructible tombs for the Pharaohs.
hard-wearing British English, long-wearing American English used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time even when they are used a lot: Ceramic tiles are easy to keep clean and hard-wearing. | a hard-wearing fabric
durable especially written used about materials and products that will remain in good condition for a long time – often used on product labels: The jacket has a durable nylon lining. | Varnish is more durable than paint.
robust especially written strongly made – used especially about the structure of something, for example a vehicle or machine: a mountain bike with a robust frame | The hardware for the computer must be robust and inexpensive.

Sturdy Strong Easily Made Broken Tough Heavy Duty Durable