Synonyms of Robust Flashcards
Robust
/roʊˈbʌst/
Meaning: Strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous.
Example: Example: ‘The company is financially robust and continues to grow.’
Nuance: Nuance: Generally used to describe something well-developed, healthy, or successful in a figurative sense.
Strong
/strɑːŋ/
Meaning: Having high physical strength or durability.
Example: Example: ‘She carried the heavy boxes with strong determination.’
Nuance: Nuance: Implies great physical power or force.
Sturdy
/ˈstɝː.di/
крепкий (о человеке, выражениях, ругательствах); твёрдый;
Meaning: Well-built, robust and durable.
Example: Example: ‘The old table is still sturdy and functional.’
Nuance: Nuance: Often used for objects, suggesting reliability.
“Sturdy” specifically refers to physical strength and durability. It suggests that something is well-built, solid, or able to withstand physical stress without damage.
It is often used to describe objects like furniture, buildings, or even physical stature, indicating that they are strong and not easily damaged or worn out.
Unlike “robust,” “sturdy” is less frequently used to describe abstract concepts or systems.
Resilient
/rɪˈzɪl.jənt/
Meaning: Able to recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example: Example: ‘The resilient community rebuilt the town after the flood.’
Nuance: Nuance: Focuses on recovery from adversity.
Durable
/ˈdʊr.ə.bəl/
Meaning: Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.
Example: Example: ‘They opted for durable materials for the playground.’
Nuance: Nuance: Emphasizes longevity and resistance to wear.
“Durable,” on the other hand, specifically refers to an object’s or material’s ability to last a long time without significant wear, deterioration, or loss of functionality. It implies longevity and resistance to wear and tear over time.
Durability is a key consideration in manufacturing and product design, where it denotes the quality of an item to maintain its usefulness or integrity over extended use.
This term is used in a wide range of contexts, from consumer products to construction materials, highlighting their ability to resist damage and maintain performance through repeated use or over time.
Tough
/tʌf/
Meaning: Strong enough to withstand adverse conditions.
Example: Example: ‘Tough athletes compete despite challenging weather conditions.’
Nuance: Nuance: Implies ruggedness and sometimes a stern character.
In essence, while “tough” focuses on strength and resistance to immediate damage or stress (including a metaphorical application to character or situations), “durable” emphasizes the long-term ability to resist wear and maintain functionality or integrity over time.
Hardy
/ˈhɑːrdi/
Meaning: Capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example: Example: ‘The hardy plants survived the harsh winter.’
Nuance: Nuance: Often used for plants or animals, suggesting robustness.
“Hardy” refers to the ability to survive under adverse conditions or to withstand harsh or challenging environments. It is often used in the context of living things, such as plants, animals, or even people, indicating an ability to thrive in difficult conditions.
For plants, a hardy species is one that can survive extreme weather conditions, such as cold, heat, drought, or poor soil quality.
When referring to people, being hardy suggests a robust constitution or the ability to endure physical hardships.
It can also apply to objects or materials to a lesser extent, emphasizing their ability to function or survive in challenging conditions rather than their long-term wear resistance.
In summary, “hardy” is primarily used to describe the innate resilience of living things or their ability to thrive in challenging environments, while “durable” refers to the longevity and wear resistance of materials or products. Hardy emphasizes survival under difficult conditions, whereas durable emphasizes longevity and resistance to physical wear.
Vigorous
/ˈvɪɡ.ɚ.əs/
Meaning: Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
Example: Example: ‘He maintains his health through vigorous exercise.’
Nuance: Nuance: Conveys a sense of vitality and spirited energy.
Solid
/ˈsɑː.lɪd/
Meaning: Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
Example: Example: ‘Their plan was based on solid evidence.’
Nuance: Nuance: Often implies reliability or substantial quality.
Stalwart
/ˈstɑːl.wɚt/
Meaning: Loyal, reliable, and hardworking.
Example: Example: ‘She was known as a stalwart supporter of the arts.’
Nuance: Nuance: Often used to describe people with strong and steadfast qualities.
Rugged
/ˈræɡ.ɪd/
Meaning: Strongly built or constituted.
Example: Example: ‘He admired the rugged beauty of the landscape.’
Nuance: Nuance: Can describe both physical landscapes and persons, implying a rough, strong quality.
“Rugged” emphasizes toughness and the ability to withstand harsh conditions or rough treatment. It suggests not only durability but also the capacity to handle extreme environmental or operational stresses.
This term is often associated with products designed for outdoor or industrial use, where exposure to harsh conditions (like extreme weather, rough terrain, or heavy impacts) is common. For instance, rugged laptops, smartphones, and outdoor gear are built to endure drops, dust, water, and extreme temperatures.
In addition to physical objects, “rugged” can describe natural landscapes (e.g., rugged mountains) that are wild, uneven, and difficult to navigate, indicating a form of natural durability against the elements.
In essence, while both “rugged” and “durable” describe an object’s resistance to damage, “rugged” specifically connotes toughness in the face of harsh conditions and rough handling, often with an outdoor or industrial application in mind. “Durable,” on the other hand, emphasizes longevity and the ability to resist wear and tear over time, focusing on the product’s lifespan rather than its ability to withstand extreme
