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iron

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of iron

not showing weakness or uncertainty

He had an iron determination to succeed on Wall Street.

Synonyms of iron

firm, forceful, hearty, lusty, robust, solid, stout, strong, sturdy, vigorous

Words Related to iron

hard, ironclad, mighty, powerful, tough, unyielding

animated, brisk, energetic, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy

assured, certain, confident, sanguine, secure, sure

Near Antonyms of iron

feeble, fragile, frail

limp, listless, spiritless

diffident, insecure, self-doubting

characterless, effete, frail, spineless, weakened, weak-kneed, wimpy, wishy-washy

Antonyms of iron

uncertain, weak

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