Dictionary Entry
sturdy
sturdy is a 6-letter English word with 8 senses as noun and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern. Face value is 10 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 10 · Words With Friends 10 · 8 senses
Definitions
- 1superlative
Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn; unrelenting; unfeeling; stern.
- 2superlative
Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality; as, a man of sturdy piety or patriotism.
- 3superlative
Characterized by physical strength or force; strong; lusty; violent; as, a sturdy lout.
- 4superlative
Stiff; stout; strong; as, a sturdy oak.
- 5noun
A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.
- 6adjective
substantially made or constructed
"sturdy steel shelves"
"sturdy canvas"
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- 7adjective
not making concessions
"took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"
"uncompromising honesty"
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- 8adjective
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
"hardy explorers of northern Canada"
"proud of her tall stalwart son"
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