Someone or something that is sturdy looks strong and is unlikely to be easily injured or damaged. The camera was mounted on a sturdy tripod. = robust + sturdily stur·di·ly It was a good table too, sturdily constructed of elm
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"
{i} gid, disease of sheep and cattle caused by the presence of tapeworm larvae in the brain