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stalwart

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

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(Entry 1 of 2)

1 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

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2 having muscles capable of exerting great physical force

a stalwart yet lithe athlete

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masculine,
virile

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impotent,
powerless

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

the stalwart walls of the castle

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beefy,
solid

cohesive,
tough

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unsubstantial

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stalwart

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as in supporter, activist

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dabbler,
dilettante

nonmilitant

Frequently Asked Questions About stalwart

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