sturdiness

Examples

• All

• Why should she?" Kelsey watched him nurse the horse, saw the kindness, the strength, the simple sturdiness.

  Fiction book (1995)

• Despite the difficulties they faced, her sturdiness helped her to maintain her resolve.

• But they go back, I said, and I remarked their sturdiness, as though they had many such returns ahead of them.

• They were drawn to him then, to the totalitarianism of character that masked as sturdiness, and later again when he turned and began to reveal a proneness for martyrdom.

  Fiction book (1992)

• The teacher admired the student's sturdiness when he stood up for his beliefs.

Synonyms

S

strength

vssturdiness

• Specialized

169 1.1

How well a thing resists force without breaking

leans toward inner firmness of character and resolute principles

T

toughness

vssturdiness

18 3.2

Ability to stay strong and not break under hard conditions

carries a moral and principled firmness rather than physical resistance

S

steadiness

vssturdiness

4 3.6

The state of being calm and not changing under pressure

highlights resolute character and firm principles rather than mere consistency

S

steadfastness

vssturdiness

4 5.9

Loyalty that stays strong in hard times

is broader, meaning steady moral principle rather than only loyalty

R

robustness

vssturdiness

2 5.5

Strength and health that help a person or thing withstand hard conditions

focuses on moral firmness and character rather than physical endurance

H

hardiness

vssturdiness

1 4.6

Ability to stay strong and survive difficult weather or illness

is more about moral firmness and principled resolve than survival skills

F

firmness

vssturdiness

1 3.0

Being steady and held in one place without moving

focuses on inner moral resolve rather than physical immovability

S

stoutness

vssturdiness

1 6.0

Being very brave and determined when facing problems

emphasizes general solid resolve rather than brave courage

S

solidness

vssturdiness

1 4.1

Stability and reliability, for example in money matters or a person's actions

stresses firm moral strength and personal resolve rather than general reliability

S

stalwartness

vssturdiness

8.2

Firm determination that does not change

is the general common word with the same moral focus

S

stableness

vssturdiness

5.6

A person or thing that stays firm and steady and does not change easily

leans more toward moral strength and deliberate resolve rather than general stability

Antonyms

W

weakness

133 1.4

Lack of physical or mental strength that makes someone less able to act

I

indecision

19 3.4

Not able to make a choice quickly or with confidence

How Resolute

steadfastness

4 5.9

sturdiness

1 3.5

determination

142 3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology