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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It says it has "taken steps since 2021 to strengthen its corporate governance policies", which "ensure its rules, practices and processes are robust and transparent".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, the convention calendar looks more robust this year and next.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

That’s how we’ve been tackling it, and so we’re really proud of how robust the program is now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said there was a "very robust, very solid system in place" to curb violence.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Although he had been quite healthy and robust on the voyage—save for the seasickness and a few bouts with illness—Elizabeth blamed his ill health on that long trip.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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