Meaning & use

robust

adjective·Academic

Strong, healthy, and vigorous; able to withstand hardship or wear without failing.

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The hikers were surprised by how robust the old wooden bridge still was.

A robust immune system helped her recover quickly from the infection.

A note on using this word

Robust extends readily to abstract things such as an economy, an argument, or software, meaning strong and resistant to failure.

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Words with an opposite meaning

fragileweak

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