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sturdy

/ˈstɜːrdi/
stur · dy
Adverb:sturdily
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Plural:sturdies
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sturdy Lexical Profile

sturdy Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Strongly and solidly built, able to withstand heavy use, physical stress, or rough conditions without breaking.

Example

"The carpenter constructed a sturdy oak table that lasted for generations."

2

Showing firm determination, resilience, and unwavering resolve; not easily yielded or discouraged.

Example

"The townspeople mounted a sturdy defense of their historic community library."

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• noun

1

A fatal parasitic neurological disease affecting sheep and other ruminants, caused by tapeworm larvae in the brain and characterized by dizziness and staggering.

Example

"The veterinarian examined the flock for signs of sturdy after several sheep began walking in circles."

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• Nearby Words

stupor
sturdily
sturdiness
sturdy
sturgeon
sturgeon catfish
sturtevant

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered Middle English from Old French 'estourdi', meaning 'dazed, stunned, or reckless', before shifting in English to describe stubborn defiance and eventually physical strength and durability.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sturdy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sturdy
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