outwearing
Lasting longer than
Outwearing is lasting longer than something else through durability or endurance.
A well-made coat outweighs cheaper alternatives.
The word applies beyond physical objects: Her patience outwore his stubbornness.
To outwear a welcome is to stay beyond the point of being wanted.
Capacity to recover quickly
- robustnessResistance to failure
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
- indestructibilityQuality of being unbreakable
unbreakability · imperishability · outlasting · survivability · ruggedness · heavy-duty · reinforced · weatherproof
Persisting through time
- survivingRemaining alive or intact
- exceedingGoing beyond limits
- persistingContinuing through difficulty
- transcendingExceeding normal bounds
remaining · continuing · prevailing · withstanding · superseding · lasting · permanent · timeless
Sustained effort capacity
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
stamina · persistence · resolve · doggedness · determination · patience · constancy · unyielding
Causing weariness or exhaustion
- depletingProgressively using up
- drainingDepleting one's reserves
- erodingGradually wearing away
- grindingMolar action sometimes
taxing · sapping · weakening · debilitating · fraying · deteriorating · overworking · attrition
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- robustnessResistance to failure
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
indestructibility · unbreakability · imperishability · outlasting · survivability · ruggedness · heavy-duty · reinforced · weatherproof
enduring
Persisting through time
- survivingRemaining alive or intact
- exceedingGoing beyond limits
- persistingContinuing through difficulty
transcending · remaining · continuing · prevailing · withstanding · superseding · lasting · permanent · timeless · ageless
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
grit · stamina · persistence · resolve · doggedness · determination · patience · constancy · unyielding · indomitable
fatiguing
Causing weariness or exhaustion
grinding · taxing · sapping · weakening · debilitating · fraying · deteriorating · overworking · attrition
outwearingdeteriorating
Becoming progressively worse
crumbling · succumbing · falling apart · degrading · wearing out
outwearinginvigorating
Imparting fresh energy
stimulating · energizing · refreshing · exciting · revitalizing
wear, worn, weary, wearing, wears, wearying, wearisome, unworn, wearer