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Sturdy vs Forceful - What's the difference?

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Sturdy is a related term of forceful.


As adjectives the difference between sturdy and forceful

is that sturdy is of firm build; stiff; stout; strong while forceful is with assertive force; powerful.

As a noun sturdy

is a disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.

sturdy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong.
  • a sturdy oak tree
  • * Sir H. Wotton
  • He was not of any delicate contexture; his limbs rather sturdy than dainty.
  • Solid in structure or person.
  • It was a sturdy building, able to withstand strong winds and cold weather.
    The dog was sturdy and could work all day without getting tired.
  • (obsolete) Foolishly obstinate or resolute; stubborn.
  • * Hudibras
  • This must be done, and I would fain see / Mortal so sturdy as to gainsay.
  • * Atterbury
  • A sturdy , hardened sinner shall advance to the utmost pitch of impiety with less reluctance than he took the first steps.
  • Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality.
  • a man of sturdy piety or patriotism

    Noun

    (-)
  • A disease in sheep and cattle, marked by great nervousness, or by dullness and stupor.
  • References

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    forceful

    English

    Alternative forms

    * forcefull (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • With assertive force; powerful.
  • Antonyms

    * gentle