sturdy
Won't buckle easily
Sturdy describes something solidly built and able to withstand stress or rough handling: sturdy furniture, sturdy hiking boots.
Applied to people, it suggests physical robustness or mental resilience: a sturdy constitution, sturdy independence.
The word implies reliability without elegance—functional strength rather than delicacy.
Strong and durable
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- strappingMuscular and hale
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- burlyHeavily muscled and broad
stocky · stout · husky · broad-shouldered · athletic · powerful · well-built · thickset
Able to endure difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- stalwartUnwavering loyal supporter
enduring · persevering · indomitable · unshakable · strong-willed · unflappable · determined · resolute
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
indestructible · wear-resistant · solid · unbreakable · fortified · galvanized · impervious · armored
Soundly constructed
- substantialOf notable size or importance
- solidFirm matter state
- thickHaving great depth
- heavyOf great mass
load-bearing · braced · buttressed · reinforced · sound · secure · firm · stable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- solidFirm matter state
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
unfailing · tried-and-true · proven · secure · safe · sound · stable · time-tested
robust
Strong and durable
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- strappingMuscular and hale
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
burly · stocky · stout · husky · broad-shouldered · athletic · powerful · well-built · thickset · barrel-chested
hardy
Able to endure difficulty
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
stalwart · enduring · persevering · indomitable · unshakable · strong-willed · unflappable · determined · resolute · unflinching
hardwearing
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- reinforcedMade more resistant
weatherproof · indestructible · wear-resistant · solid · unbreakable · fortified · galvanized · impervious · armored · permanent
well-made
Soundly constructed
- substantialOf notable size or importance
- solidFirm matter state
- thickHaving great depth
heavy · load-bearing · braced · buttressed · reinforced · sound · secure · firm · stable · bolted
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- solidFirm matter state
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
consistent · unfailing · tried-and-true · proven · secure · safe · sound · stable · time-tested · foolproof
- body typesectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph, somatotype, athletic build
- durabilitytoughness, durable, robustness, ruggedness, solid
- furniture traitswooden, upholstered, cushioned, padded, comfortable
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
- practicalitypragmatism, sensible, realistic, down-to-earth, levelheaded
- product qualitiesdurable, lightweight, flexible, portable, reusable
- sturdy buildStrong, durable construction