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robust
[ roh-buhst, roh-buhst ]
adjective
- strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous:
a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- strongly or stoutly built:
his robust frame.
Antonyms:
- suited to or requiring bodily strength or endurance:
robust exercise.
- rough, rude, or boisterous:
robust drinkers and dancers.
Synonyms: ,
- rich and full-bodied:
the robust flavor of freshly brewed coffee.
- strong and effective in all or most situations and conditions:
The system requires robust passwords that contain at least one number or symbol.
Our goal is to devise robust statistical methods.
robust
/ ˈrəʊbʌst; rəʊˈbʌst /
adjective
- strong in constitution; hardy; vigorous
- sturdily built
a robust shelter
- requiring or suited to physical strength
a robust sport
- (esp of wines) having a rich full-bodied flavour
- rough or boisterous
- (of thought, intellect, etc) straightforward and imbued with common sense
Derived Forms
- ˈܲٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ܲl adverb
- ·ܲn noun
- ܲr·ܲ adjective
- un·ܲl adverb
- un·ܲn noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of robust1
Word History and Origins
Origin of robust1
Example Sentences
He announced a series of measures including a new code of conduct, a more robust disciplinary policy and leadership training.
McKinney said that he sees such an agenda as an integral part of creating a robust opposition to the Trump administration.
“In addition to better outcomes, we’d like to see a stronger, more robust, and more satisfied primary care workforce,” he said.
He said: "Kudus is robust, skilful and can play as a '10' or on the left or right. He is super strong and got great pace."
Meanwhile the Europeans want the US to give "robust" guarantees in the form of a cast-iron Nato-style commitment to come to Ukraine's aid if it is attacked.
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