stalwart

/ˈstɔːl.wət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstɑːl.wɚt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstȯl-wərt/ (ame, mw) · /ˈstɔːlwət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstɔːlwərt/ (ame, ipa)

stalwart — adjective

  • stalwartpositive
  • more stalwartcomparative
  • most stalwartsuperlative

1. always supporting a particular person, group, or cause, and continuing to do so

1.形容詞B2
釋義

always supporting a particular person, group, or cause, and continuing to do so even through difficult times

例句

Mei-Lin has been a stalwart supporter of animal welfare for over twenty years.

collocation: stalwart supporter of [cause] for [time period]

The Watanabe family remained stalwart volunteers at the local food bank through every crisis.

同義詞
  • loyal

    more common in everyday speech; a stalwart person is loyal, but not every loyal person is stalwart

  • faithful

    emphasises emotional commitment rather than long-term reliable action

  • steadfast

    more formal and literary; suggests refusal to change position under pressure

  • devoted

    focuses on deep personal dedication rather than public reliability

反義詞
  • disloyal

    opposite in meaning; a disloyal person does not stay faithful to a cause or group

  • unfaithful

    implies betrayal of trust rather than simply lacking commitment

  • fickle

    describes someone who changes loyalties frequently

用法筆記

Often used before a noun (attributive position): a stalwart supporter, a stalwart member. Can also follow verbs like 'remain' or 'stand': 'The organization stood stalwart in its opposition to the new law.'

常見錯誤

❌She is stalwart to her family.
✅She is a stalwart supporter of her family.
💡'stalwart' (adjective) is used before a noun or after 'remain'/'stand', not followed by 'to'.
❌He has been stalwart for the club for years.
✅He has been a stalwart member of the club for years.
💡The adjective needs a noun to modify, or use the noun form instead.

2. having a strong, solid body that can handle hard physical work or endure difficu

2.形容詞B2
釋義

having a strong, solid body that can handle hard physical work or endure difficult conditions

例句

Rosa's stalwart frame helped her endure the long hike through the Rocky Mountains.

collocation: stalwart frame / stalwart build

The old sailor still had a stalwart build despite being past seventy years of age.

同義詞
  • strong

    much more common and broader in meaning; can describe people, objects, emotions, arguments

  • sturdy

    works for both people and objects; emphasises solid build rather than endurance

  • robust

    suggests both strength and good health; used for people and systems

  • rugged

    implies a rough, tough quality; often used for outdoor types or terrain

反義詞
  • weak

    general opposite; describes lack of physical strength

  • frail

    specifically of people; implies thin, weak, or delicate body

用法筆記

Describes a person's physical build or capacity for endurance. Less common in everyday conversation than 'strong' or 'sturdy'. Primarily found in formal or literary writing. Not used for objects — a bridge or a table is 'sturdy', not 'stalwart'.

常見錯誤

❌The old oak tree had stalwart branches.
✅The old oak tree had sturdy branches.
💡'stalwart' describes people, not objects or plants.

stalwart — noun