sturdier; sturdiest
1
: strongly made
a sturdy ship
sturdy furniture
2
: strong and healthy
sturdy, muscular legs
a sturdy athlete
a dog with a strong sturdy build
3
: having or showing mental or emotional strength
sturdy common sense
sturdy self-reliance
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“Sturdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sturdy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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