robust
Strong and resilient
Robust means strong, sturdy, and able to withstand stress or adversity.
A robust economy resists downturns.
A robust immune system fights off illness effectively.
Robust debate is vigorous and energetic.
In technical contexts, robust describes systems designed to function reliably under varying conditions: The software proved robust enough to handle unexpected inputs.
The word often implies not just strength but resilience—the capacity to maintain performance when challenged.
Able to recover quickly
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- toughDurable and strong
- ruggedTough and uneven
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
reinforced · long-lasting · wear-resistant · solid · stout · enduring · indestructible · fortified
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- stableSecure and unchanging
- secureProtected from harm
solid · unfailing · steadfast · proven · foolproof · fault-tolerant · fail-safe · bulletproof
Having great physical energy
strong · vital · thriving · flourishing · energetic · athletic · able-bodied · strapping
Having great physical power
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- potentHaving great effect
- mightyHaving great power
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
commanding · dynamic · energetic · intense · dominant · muscular · stalwart · indomitable
resilient
Able to recover quickly
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- toughDurable and strong
- ruggedTough and uneven
heavy-duty · reinforced · long-lasting · wear-resistant · solid · stout · enduring · indestructible · fortified · resistant
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- stableSecure and unchanging
secure · solid · unfailing · steadfast · proven · foolproof · fault-tolerant · fail-safe · bulletproof · infallible
vigorous
Having great physical energy
fit · strong · vital · thriving · flourishing · energetic · athletic · able-bodied · strapping · sturdy
strong
Having great physical power
formidable · commanding · dynamic · energetic · intense · dominant · muscular · stalwart · indomitable · unyielding
spirited
Full of vim
animated · passionate · energetic · intense · forceful · dynamic · contentious · fierce · active · engaged
full-bodied
Intense, complete flavor
complex · deep · hearty · savory · earthy · concentrated · layered · nuanced · rounded · satisfying
- tech buzzwordsAI, cloud, blockchain, synergy, disrupt
- powerauthority, electric power, nuclear power, solar power, wind power
- taste and smelltaste, smell, flavor, gustation, olfaction
- appearancestall, short, thin, fat, slim
- body typesectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph, somatotype, athletic build
- buzzwordssynergy, leverage, paradigm, stakeholder, scalable
- robust healthExcellent physical condition
- robust statisticsAnalysis unaffected by outliers
- robust buildStrong, durable construction