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сто́йкий — meaning in English

stoykiy

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English meaning

  • durable adj Able to withstand wear, damage, or long use.
  • hardy adj Able to endure difficult conditions, fatigue, or hardship; tough and resilient.
  • persistent adjective Continuing firmly despite difficulty or opposition; refusing to give up.
  • recalcitrant adjective Stubbornly refusing to obey authority, follow rules or cooperate, even under pressure.
  • steadfast adj Firm and unwavering in loyalty, belief, or purpose.
  • strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.

Senses

сто́йкий is used for these senses in English:

  • durable Able to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.
  • hardy Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships.
  • persistent (botany) Lasting past maturity without falling off.
  • recalcitrant Difficult to deal with or to operate.
  • steadfast Fixed or unchanging; steady.
  • strong Capable of withstanding great physical force.
  • strong Determined; unyielding.

hardy — full definition

  1. adj Able to endure difficult conditions, fatigue, or hardship; tough and resilient.
  2. adj Of a plant, able to survive cold or harsh growing conditions, especially frost.
  3. adj Brave and bold.

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