English · Word Candidate

robust

/ɹəʊˈbʌst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: robuster · robustest

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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).

Meaning · English

Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy.

Adjective

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).

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.

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