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Sturdy vs Fierce - What's the difference?

sturdy | fierce |

As adjectives the difference between sturdy and fierce

is that sturdy is of firm build; stiff; stout; strong while fierce is extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage.

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.

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    fierce

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage.
    • A fierce storm battered the coast.
  • Resolute or strenuously active.
    • We made a fierce attempt to escape.
  • Threatening in appearance or demeanor.
    • The lion gave a fierce roar.
  • (slang, Ireland, rural) very, excellent.
    • It was fierce cold.
    Q: "How was the party last night?" A: "Fierce !"
  • (slang, US) Of exceptional quality, exhibiting boldness or chutzpah.
    • Tyra said to strike a pose and make it fierce .

    Derived terms

    * something fierce

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