Definitions

robust

[roh-buhst, roh-buhst] / roʊˈbʌst, ˈroʊ bʌst /

ADJECTIVE

healthy, strong

Synonyms

STRONGEST

booming hearty hefty potent powerful prosperous sturdy tough vigorous

WEAK

able-bodied athletic boisterous brawny built concentrated fit fit as fiddle flourishing full-bodied hale hardy husky in fine fettle in good health in good shape in the pink live lusty muscular peppy powerhouse prospering roaring robustious robustuous rough rugged sinewy snappy sound stout strapping thriving tiger vital well wicked zappy zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fragile impotent incapable ineffective lethargic small unstable weak wobbly

WEAK

flabby infirm soft unhealthy

Example Sentences

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West Ham said it has clear and robust safeguarding measures in place and the club is unable to comment or provide details on "any individual safeguarding matter as per standard practice in the industry".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But few would describe this year’s ragtag selection of new musicals as robust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Rate hikes could cool demand that is now outpacing supply amid energy bottlenecks stemming from the Iran war as well as robust corporate spending on AI, she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

That durability could support robust, wide area, high resolution imaging over an extended mission.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Each crew member had two space suits: a flight spacesuit to wear during descent and ascent, and the much bulkier and more robust EVA suit to wear when doing surface operations.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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