Stalwart
WordNet

adjective


(1)   Used especially of persons
"A stalwart knight"
"A stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army"
(2)   Dependable
"The stalwart citizens at Lexington"
"A stalwart supporter of the UN"
"Stout hearts"
(3)   Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
"Hardy explorers of northern Canada"
"Proud of her tall stalwart son"
"Stout seamen"
"Sturdy young athletes"

noun


(4)   A person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
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Adjective



  1. Firmly built.
    • 2002 November 10, Aaron Ehasz, “Crimes of the Hot”, Futurama, season 5, episode 1, Fox Broadcasting Company
      Morbo: Direct your attention now to the African turtles seen here migrating.... Morbo wishes these stalwart nomads peace
  2. Courageous.

Synonyms

firm, resilient, stout, strong brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant

Antonyms

feeble, flimsy, soft, weak cowardly, gutless (informal), spineless
 
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