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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While the stalwart centre-back is sweating over his fitness, his former Hibs team-mate Kieron Bowie is celebrating yet another goal in Serie A.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

On Wednesday, kitchen and laundry stalwart Whirlpool suspended its $90-cents-a-share quarterly dividend, after reporting a difficult quarter thanks to what executives called a recession-level industry decline.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

She rose to prominence in her 20s by defeating a Communist stalwart for a seat in Parliament in 1984.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

In those events he was a stalwart for Donald and forged a formidable partnership with fellow LIV star Tyrrell Hatton.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Goldman was from Queens, a streetwise, muscled Air Force veteran in his forties, and I considered him a stalwart.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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