sturdy

1. 1

   Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.

   • a sturdy oak tree
2. 2

   Solid in structure or person.

   • It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather.
   • The dog was sturdy and could work all day without getting tired.
3. 3

   Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.obsolete

   • This must be done, and I would fain see / Mortal so sturdy as to gainsay.
   • [A] ſturdy, hardned Sinner ſhall advance to the utmoſt pitch of Impiety with leſs difficulty, leſs reluctance of Mind, than perhaps he took the firſt ſteps in Wickedneſs, whilſt his Conſcience was yet Vigilant and Tender.
4. 4

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

   • a man of sturdy piety or patriotism

syn. hardy · staunch · stalwart · roboreous · roborean

1. 1

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