robust
adjective
Simple meaning
Evincing strength and health.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹoʊˈbʌst
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Definition
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adjective
Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy.
Able to withstand adverse conditions.
Requiring strength or vigor.
Sensible (of intellect etc.); straightforward, not given to or confused by uncertainty or subtlety.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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This meaning: Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy.
Used this way, robust is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The company needs a robust plan to handle potential changes in the market.”
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The property of being strong and healthy in constitution.
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Antonyms
Sense: evincing strength and health
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