sturdiness
Built to last
Sturdiness is the quality of being solidly built and resistant to damage or strain.
A table's sturdiness determines whether it wobbles under pressure.
The word applies to physical objects—the sturdiness of hiking boots—and extends to abstractions: the sturdiness of democratic institutions, emotional sturdiness in times of crisis.
Resistance to failure
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- ruggednessTough, uneven character
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
strength · vigor · fortitude · endurance · stamina · heartiness · vitality · constitution
Firmness of structure
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- rigidityState of being unbending
- firmnessResistance to deformation
- load-bearingSustaining structural mass
reinforcement · framework · foundation · bracing · buttressing · support · anchoring · soundness
Duration of existence
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- lastingContinuing through time
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
indestructible · unbreakable · rustproof · weatherproof · timeproof · nonperishable · armored · reinforced
Consistent trustworthy nature
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- steadinessState of being constant
constancy · unfailing · tried-and-true · time-tested · proven · faithful · sure-footed · rock-solid
robustness
Resistance to failure
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- hardinessAbility to endure adversity
- ruggednessTough, uneven character
resilience · strength · vigor · fortitude · endurance · stamina · heartiness · vitality · constitution · able-bodied
solidity
Firmness of structure
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- rigidityState of being unbending
- firmnessResistance to deformation
load-bearing · reinforcement · framework · foundation · bracing · buttressing · support · anchoring · soundness · thickness
longevity
Duration of existence
- wear-resistantAble to withstand friction
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- lastingContinuing through time
heavy-duty · indestructible · unbreakable · rustproof · weatherproof · timeproof · nonperishable · armored · reinforced · long-lasting
dependability
Consistent trustworthy nature
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
steadiness · constancy · unfailing · tried-and-true · time-tested · proven · faithful · sure-footed · rock-solid · unwavering
- durabilitytoughness, durable, robustness, ruggedness, solid
- physiquebuild, body type, figure, physique, somatotype
- resilienceresilience, grit, bounce back, bouncing back, robustness
- ruggedheavy-duty, toughness, reinforced, durability, hardened
- steadinessstability, consistency, constancy, steadiness, steadfastness
- construction qualitycraftsmanship, workmanship, structural integrity, durability, soundness
sturdinessfragility
Ease of breaking
weakness · flimsiness · delicacy · frailty · brittleness
sturdinessinstability
Tendency toward unpredictable change
unsteadiness · shakiness · wobbliness · precariousness · unstableness
sturdinessfrailty
Weakness of body
weakness · feebleness · delicacy · sickliness · infirmity