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Sturdy has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adjective · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

A disease in sheep and cattle, caused by a tapeworm and marked by great nervousness or by dullness and stupor.

"The farmer called a veterinarian to treat the herd's sudden outbreak of sturdy after noticing their characteristic signs of extreme nervousness and stupor."

In plain English: There is no noun form of sturdy; it is only an adjective used to describe something strong and hard-wearing.

"The sturdy served its purpose well by holding up under heavy loads."

Adjective
1

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

"hardy explorers of northern Canada"

"proud of her tall stalwart son"

"stout seamen"

"sturdy young athletes"

2

not making concessions

"took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks"

"uncompromising honesty"

3

substantially made or constructed

"sturdy steel shelves"

"sturdy canvas"

"a tough all-weather fabric"

"some plastics are as tough as metal"

4

Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.

"The old oak table was so sturdy that it could support a heavy dining set without any wobble."

In plain English: Sturdy means strong and hard to break or damage.

"We need to buy some sturdy chairs for our outdoor picnic that won't break in the wind."

Usage: Use "sturdy" to describe objects or people with solid strength rather than delicate beauty. It is often preferred over synonyms like "strong" when emphasizing a robust, unyielding construction that can withstand rough use.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"The Sturdy family has lived in that valley for over three generations."

Example Sentences
"We need to buy some sturdy chairs for our outdoor picnic that won't break in the wind." adj
"The sturdy served its purpose well by holding up under heavy loads." noun
"The sturdy was a nickname my grandmother gave to her strongest oak chair." noun
"He called his old truck a sturdy because it never broke down on long trips." noun
"In the story, the sturdy referred to the loyal dog that guarded the farm all year." noun
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Origin

The word sturdy entered English via Middle English with meanings like bold and fierce before shifting to describe physical strength. Its ultimate roots trace back through Old French to a Vulgar Latin term originally meaning "to daze" or make someone tipsy.

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