Meaning & Definition of Sturdy in English

1. 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"

2. Not making concessions

• "Took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"

• "Uncompromising honesty"

3. Substantially made or constructed

• "Sturdy steel shelves"

• "Sturdy canvas"

• "A tough all-weather fabric"

• "Some plastics are as tough as metal"