robust
/ɹəʊˈbʌst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: robuster · robustest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Able to withstand adverse conditions.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy.
Adjective
Examples
He was a robust man of six feet four.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “robust” mean?
Able to withstand adverse conditions.
Is “robust” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.