sturdiness

/ˈstɜːdinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstɜːrdinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /-dēnə̇s -din-/ (ame, mw)

sturdiness — noun

1. how solidly and strongly something is made, so that it does not crack, fail, or

1.名詞B2
釋義

how solidly and strongly something is made, so that it does not crack, fail, or get damaged easily when put under heavy use, weight, or rough conditions

例句

The old wooden bridge proved its sturdiness by handling heavy trucks every day for decades.

collocation: prove its sturdiness

To check the sturdiness of the new dam, engineers simulated strong floods and earthquakes.

grammar pattern: the sturdiness of [object]

同義詞
  • robustness

    can apply to both physical objects and systems (broader scope)

  • solidity

    emphasises firmness and lack of empty space inside

  • durability

    focuses on lasting a long time rather than resisting immediate force

  • toughness

    suggests resistance to wear, tearing, or bending, often for materials

反義詞
  • fragility

    opposite; the quality of breaking easily

  • weakness

    general opposite; lack of physical strength

文法句型

the sturdiness of + noun

possessive + sturdiness

用法筆記

Normally describes buildings, furniture, tools, vehicles, or other physical objects. Almost never used for abstract concepts like ideas or systems in this sense.

常見錯誤

❌I admired the sturdiness of his argument.
✅I admired the strength of his argument.
💡'sturdiness' in this sense refers to physical solidness, not the logical soundness of an idea.
❌The sturdiness of the plan impressed the board.
✅The robustness of the plan impressed the board.
💡'robustness' is preferred for non-physical things like plans or systems.

2. the quality of having a strong character and a firm will, so that you are not ea

2.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of having a strong character and a firm will, so that you are not easily discouraged by difficulties or influenced by other people's opinions

例句

The project manager showed remarkable sturdiness by staying calm when the deadline was moved forward.

collocation: show sturdiness

The shop owner rebuilt the business with quiet sturdiness after the flood destroyed everything.

collocation: quiet sturdiness

同義詞
  • resilience

    emphasises the ability to recover quickly from setbacks

  • fortitude

    more formal; suggests bravery in enduring pain or difficulty

  • tenacity

    focuses on holding firmly to a goal without giving up

  • determination

    more common and general; a strong desire to achieve something

反義詞
  • weakness

    general opposite; lack of strength of character

  • vulnerability

    being easily hurt or affected by difficulty

文法句型

the sturdiness of + noun (person/character)

possessive + sturdiness

用法筆記

Frequently modified by adjectives such as mental, emotional, inner, or quiet to distinguish this sense from the physical one. Often describes a person's reaction to hardship or pressure.

常見錯誤

❌His physical sturdiness helped him face the crisis.' (when meaning mental resolve)
✅His inner sturdiness helped him face the crisis.
💡add 'inner' or 'mental' to show you mean character strength, not body strength.
❌The sturdiness of the team's morale was impressive.
✅The resilience of the team's morale was impressive.
💡'resilience' is the standard word for bounce-back in emotional contexts.