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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The researchers discovered that dinosaurs with shorter arms tended to have especially robust skulls.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

CPL says its welfare processes are the "gold standard", Channel 4 says the programme has "robust" welfare systems including background checks, daily check-ins and psychological support.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Keysight delivered the strongest quarter in the company’s history,” CEO Satish Dhanasekaran said in the earnings release, noting there is “strong year-to-date momentum and a robust pipeline of opportunities.”

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Excessive optimism, driven by robust earnings growth, has whipped up investor sentiment to a three-month peak.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

To maintain power in the face of the country’s rising and restless black majority, the government realized they needed a newer and more robust set of tools.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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