Definitions

stalwart

[stawl-wert] / ˈstɔl wərt /

ADJECTIVE

strong, valiant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dependable fearless indomitable intrepid redoubtable staunch stout tenacious vigorous

STRONG

bold bound brave daring husky powerhouse solid steamroller tough

WEAK

athletic bound and determined brawny brick-wall courageous dauntless dead set on forceful gutsy hanging tough hefty lusty muscular nervy robust rugged sinewy spunky stouthearted strapping sturdy substantial unafraid undaunted valorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid timid undependable unreliable weak yielding

STRONG

cowardly fearful meek quiet reticent retiring shy soft vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Stalwart of late-night commercials of the late ’90s and pop culture touchstone “Miss Cleo” died Tuesday after a battle with colon cancer, her lawyer confirmed to the Associated Press.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2022

Stalwart defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi suffered a foot injury that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022

Stalwart catcher Buster Posey, for example, turned in one of his best offensive seasons at 34.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2021

Stalwart conservative Elisabeth Hasselbeck made it a full 10 years before deciding she'd had enough.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2021

Stalwart, striding, close-cropped, hand- picked Fruit of Islam guards were a circle surrounding him.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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