Stalwart

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈstɔːlwÉ™t/
• US IPA: /ˈstÉ”lwÉšt/, /ˈstÉ‘lwÉšt/

Alternative forms

• stalworth

Origin

From Scots stalwart (= English stalworth). From Middle English stalwurthe, from Old English stǣlwierþe (“capable of standing in good stead, serviceable”), from stǣl (“fixed position, station”) + -wierþe (“-able”). Compare staddle, worth; see also stalwart. More at stalworth.

Full definition of stalwart

Adjective

1. Firmly built.
• 2002 November 10, Aaron Ehasz, “Crimes of the Hot”, Futurama, season 5, episode 1, Fox Broadcasting CompanyMorbo: Direct your attention now to the African turtles seen here migrating.... Morbo wishes these stalwart nomads peace
2. Courageous.

Synonyms

• (firmly built) firm, resilient, stout, strong, robust
• (courageous) brave, bold, courageous, daring, valiant

Antonyms

• (firmly built) feeble, flimsy, soft, weak
• (bold) cowardly, gutless informal, spineless

Noun

1. one who has a strong build
2. one who firmly supports a cause