Synonyms of stalwart

stalwart 1 of 2

adjective

ˈstȯl-wərt 

1

as in valiant

feeling or displaying no fear by temperament

the stalwart soldiers in the army of Alexander the Great, who willingly followed him to the ends of the known world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valiant
• courageous
• brave
• fearless
• gallant
• heroic
• bold
• intrepid
• dauntless
• adventurous
• manful
• undaunted
• stout
• valorous
• gutsy
• resolute
• foolish
• doughty
• stouthearted
• lionhearted
• impulsive
• Spartan
• hardy
• gutty
• spirited
• daring
• plucky
• reckless
• unswerving
• determined
• unflinching
• undauntable
• greathearted
• spunky
• undeterred
• dashing
• game
• undismayed
• gritty
• firm
• venturesome
• adventuresome
• mad
• venturous
• mettlesome
• impetuous
• lunatic
• brazen
• gamy
• audacious
• heedless
• daredevil
• nutty
• hotheaded
• foolhardy
• madcap
• insane
• unafraid
• thoughtless
• brash
• imprudent
• reassured
• incautious
• rash
• overconfident
• hasty
• comforted
• wild
• crazy
• encouraged
• headlong
• half-witted
• emboldened
• overbold
• precipitate
• heartened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yellow
• timid
• cowardly
• pusillanimous
• timorous
• coward
• spineless
• dastardly
• fearful
• craven
• gutless
• nerveless
• spiritless
• unheroic
• fainthearted
• diffident
• ungallant
• shy
• mousy
• scary
• nervous
• careful
• cautious
• anxious
• chicken
• apprehensive
• prudent
• skittish
• lily-livered
• afraid
• poor-spirited
• uncourageous
• unadventurous
• poltroon
• chickenhearted
• frightened
• heedful
• startled
• milk-livered
• weakhearted
• upset
• perturbed
• chicken-livered
• terrified
• unnerved
• disturbed
• concerned
• agitated
• weak
• scared
• spooked
• shocked
• panicked
• horrified
• disconcerted
• worried
• disquieted
• wimpy
• dismayed
• appalled
• unmanly
• terrorized
• panic-stricken

2

as in strong

having muscles capable of exerting great physical force

a stalwart yet lithe athlete

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strong
• muscular
• powerful
• mighty
• stout
• rugged
• brawny
• sinewy
• sturdy
• athletic
• masculine
• potent
• tough
• burly
• hard
• vigorous
• energetic
• forceful
• beefy
• robust
• healthy
• forcible
• virile
• trim
• fit
• husky
• strengthened
• puissant
• able-bodied
• strapping
• hale
• lusty
• sound
• hearty
• energized
• toughened
• red-blooded
• vitalized
• inured
• invigorated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• feeble
• weak
• frail
• delicate
• disabled
• wimpy
• incapacitated
• paralyzed
• small
• weakling
• impotent
• powerless
• slight
• puny
• unfit
• unhealthy
• unathletic

3

as in sturdy

marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion

the stalwart walls of the castle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sturdy
• strong
• stable
• durable
• firm
• sound
• reliable
• dependable
• bombproof
• solid
• fast
• tough
• beefy
• unbreakable
• irrefragable
• infrangible
• cohesive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rickety
• unstable
• weak
• unsteady
• unsound
• infirm
• insecure
• shaky
• wobbly
• unbalanced
• tottering
• tottery
• unsubstantial

stalwart

2 of 2

noun

as in activist

Related Words

• activist
• supporter
• champion
• advocate
• promoter
• apostle
• militant
• evangelist
• crusader
• patron
• zealot
• fanatic
• backer
• partisan
• ideologue
• true believer
• protester
• demonstrator
• red hot
• idealist
• objector
• dreamer
• picketer
• marcher
• visionary

Dissimilar Words

• dilettante
• dabbler
• nonmilitant

Synonym Chooser

How is the word stalwart different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of stalwart are stout, strong, sturdy, tenacious, and tough. While all these words mean "showing power to resist or to endure," stalwart suggests an unshakable dependability.

stalwart environmentalists

When is it sensible to use stout instead of stalwart?

The meanings of stout and stalwart largely overlap; however, stout suggests an ability to endure stress, pain, or hard use without giving way.

stout hiking boots

Where would strong be a reasonable alternative to stalwart?

The synonyms strong and stalwart are sometimes interchangeable, but strong may imply power derived from muscular vigor, large size, structural soundness, intellectual or spiritual resources.

strong arms

the defense has a strong case

In what contexts can sturdy take the place of stalwart?

While the synonyms sturdy and stalwart are close in meaning, sturdy implies strength derived from vigorous growth, determination of spirit, solidity of construction.

a sturdy table

people of sturdy independence

When can tenacious be used instead of stalwart?

The words tenacious and stalwart can be used in similar contexts, but tenacious suggests strength in seizing, retaining, clinging to, or holding together.

tenacious farmers clinging to an age-old way of life

When is tough a more appropriate choice than stalwart?

In some situations, the words tough and stalwart are roughly equivalent. However, tough implies great firmness and resiliency.

a tough political opponent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stalwart

Adjective

The gingkoes were stalwart fixtures that marked every milestone of our academic careers. —Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025

In keeping with showrunner and co-creator Tim Minear‘s theme of change and rebuilding following the stalwart character’s shocking death, Stark said the upcoming installment will track the rest of the 118’s grief. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025

Noun

Even Bill Gates, a onetime stalwart champion of climate action, said this week that near-term emissions targets are a distraction at best and could even be counterproductive for human welfare. —Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025

Beta Cinema stalwart Thorsten Ritter is stepping down from his role as Executive Vice President Acquisitions, Sales & Marketing after 13 years in the role. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025

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