not making concessions; took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks; uncompromising honesty

[ Syn: uncompromising , inflexible ]

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; hardy explorers of northern Canada; proud of her tall stalwart son; stout seamen; sturdy young athletes

[ Syn: hardy , stalwart , stout ]

substantially made or constructed; sturdy steel shelves; sturdy canvas; a tough all-weather fabric; some plastics are as tough as metal

[ Syn: tough ]