stalwart
7 antonyms for stalwart — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Strongly and solidly built; sturdy.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Strongly and solidly built; sturdy.
“Two stalwart guards stood at the gate.”
Opposites
2. noun
A dependable, long-standing supporter of a cause, team, or organization.
“The veteran player is a stalwart of the club, having played there for fifteen years.”
Antonyms
How to use stalwart
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a stalwart supporter
stalwart defender
team stalwart
Etymology
From an older Scots and English form stalworth, meaning physically strong and brave, later reshaped under the influence of Sir Walter Scott's writing.
Full origin of stalwart →Frequently asked questions
What does “stalwart” mean?
The word “stalwart” means strongly and solidly built; sturdy. In plain terms, solid, loyal, and reliable — used for both people's build and their steadfast support of something.
How do you pronounce “stalwart”?
“Stalwart” is pronounced STAWL-wuht (/ˈstɔl.wɚt/ in IPA).
How do you use “stalwart” in a sentence?
Here is “stalwart” used in a sentence: “Two stalwart guards stood at the gate.”
What is another word for “stalwart”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stalwart” include resilient, robust, stout, strong, brave and courageous.
What is the opposite of “stalwart”?
The opposite of “stalwart” — its antonyms — are feeble, flimsy, soft, weak and cowardly.
What part of speech is “stalwart”?
Depending on how it is used, “stalwart” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “stalwart” have?
“Stalwart” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: strongly and solidly built; sturdy.
