English

Alternative forms

• stalworth

Adjective

stalwart ‎(comparative more stalwart, superlative most stalwart)

1. Firmly built.
   • 2002 November 10, Aaron Ehasz, “Crimes of the Hot”, Futurama, season 5, episode 1, Fox Broadcasting Company

     Morbo: Direct your attention now to the African turtles seen here migrating.... Morbo wishes these stalwart nomads peace

   • 1912, Willa Cather, The Bohemian Girl

     The driver was a stalwart woman who sat at ease in the front seat and drove her car bareheaded. She left a cloud of dust and a trail of gasoline behind her.

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

Translations

Noun

stalwart ‎(plural stalwarts)

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

Translations

Scots

Alternative forms

• staluart, stalward, stalwarde, stalwairt, stallwart, stalouart, stalliard, stalawrt, stalowart, stallowart, stalluart

Etymology

From Middle English stalwarde, stelewurthe, from Old English stǣlwierþe ‎(“serviceable, able to stand in good stead”). See stalworth.

Adjective

stalwart ‎(comparative mair stalwart, superlative maist stalwart)

1. Physically strong, powerful, stour; exibiting great stamina.
2. Valiant, brave; resolute, stout.