Synonyms of able-bodied

able-bodied

adjective

ˌā-bəl-ˈbä-dēd 

as in healthy

enjoying health and vigor

every able-bodied young man in the village had been sent off to fight in the war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• healthy
• well
• robust
• sturdy
• whole
• fit
• hale
• strong
• wholesome
• sound
• in shape
• hearty
• thriving
• bouncing
• well-conditioned
• hardy
• tough
• nondisabled
• in fine fettle
• active
• agile
• in the pink
• ambulatory
• rugged
• lively
• iron
• good
• vigorous
• stalwart
• lusty
• sprightly
• prospering
• hard
• vital
• chipper
• spry
• uncrippled
• clean-cut
• flourishing
• flush
• right
• blooming
• all right
• sprightful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sick
• unfit
• ill
• disabled
• diseased
• weak
• ailing
• infirm
• feeble
• unhealthy
• unsound
• incapacitated
• enfeebled
• sickly
• unwell
• debilitated
• decrepit
• weakened
• weakly
• sickened
• fragile
• frail
• delicate
• malnourished
• undernourished
• emaciated
• haggard
• troubled
• afflicted
• gaunt
• differently abled
• worn-out
• run-down
• poorly
• bad

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of able-bodied

The study also focused primarily on white, able-bodied participants, so results may not translate to other groups. — Allison Forsyth, Health, 22 May 2026

That includes work or job-training expectations for able-bodied adults receiving assistance, temporary workforce placement when needed, and better coordination between programs so help reaches those truly in need. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026

Advocates for people in Medicaid would prefer that the federal government exempt specific patient populations from new requirements that able-bodied adult Medicaid beneficiaries work at least 20 hours a week, or be in school or volunteer for community service. — John Wilkerson, STAT, 12 May 2026

Gender-affirming procedures should be treated like any other elective medical procedure for able-bodied adults, funded by their own private insurance or paid out-of-pocket. — Teresa Liu, Oc Register, 6 May 2026