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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Bass, an ex-US congresswoman and Democratic Party stalwart, had an unremarkable start to her stint at the helm of America's second biggest city, and seemed headed for a quasi-automatic re-election in the liberal city.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Swinney's re-appointment caps a remarkable turnaround for the SNP stalwart.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The scuttling of too many legs, combined with the spider’s habit of suddenly vanishing from sight, give even the most stalwart observer a case of the shivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The show’s U.K. spinoff was just renewed for a second season, and the sketch-comedy stalwart continues to be relevant with younger audiences as its clips go viral online.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

It was a time when even the most stalwart of mice would wish to be an infant again in his mother’s warm embrace.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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