Durable Synonyms and Antonyms

do͝or'ə-bəl, dyo͝or'-

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Synonyms for Durable

dependable
That can be depended on; trustworthy; reliable
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enduring
Lasting; continuing; durable:
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tough
Strong but pliant; that will bend, twist, etc. without tearing or breaking
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lasting
Continuing or remaining for a long time; enduring:
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impervious
Able to withstand; not susceptible
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constant
Continually occurring; persistent:
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hardy
Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships. A hardy plant is one that can withstand the extremes of climate, such as frost.
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stable
Consistent or dependable:
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staple
Fit to be sold; marketable.
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sturdy
The definition of sturdy is something that will not break, a strong person or something that is well-constructed.
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abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring:
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continuing
Existing or remaining in the same state for an indefinitely long time
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long-lasting
Lasting a long time.
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long-lived
Functioning a long time; durable:
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long-standing
Having been done for so long so as to become convention.
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old
A grammatical intensifier, often used in describing something positive. (Mostly in idioms like good old, big old and little old, any old and some old.)
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perdurable
Very durable; longlasting
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persistent
(Zoology) Retained permanently, rather than disappearing in an early stage of development:
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indestructible
Not destructible; that cannot be destroyed
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long-wearing
capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
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hard
Difficult to endure; causing hardship or suffering:
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perennial
Having a life cycle of more than two years: said esp. of herbaceous plants that produce flowers and seed from the same root structure year after year
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undestroyable
Not able to be destroyed; indestructible.
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Antonyms for Durable

poorly-made
sturdy, long-lasting
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impermanent
Not permanent; not lasting; fleeting; temporary
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unsturdy
sturdy, long-lasting
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fragile
Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed
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weak
Lacking in vigour or expression.
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undependable
The opposite of dependable
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temporary
Something that will last for only a limited period of time; transitory. Temporary is meaningless with regard to the duration of the length of time that it will last; however, it is used to designate absence of permanence.
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Words Related to Durable

strong
Having an intense or offensive effect on the senses:
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permanent
Not expected to change in status, condition, or place:
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continue
Existing or remaining in the same state for an indefinitely long time
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hard-wearing
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resilient
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versatile
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stain-resistant
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Durable Sentence Examples

  • The most durable of fences are those formed of small oaks, split lengthwise by the wedge into thin boards.

  • It is not as durable as round rope and is heavier for the same working strength.

  • When well prepared for use, larch is one of the most durable of coniferous woods.

  • Used as carriage rugs and floor rugs, most durable for latter purpose and of fine effect.

  • A more durable and more beautiful stone for building is the reddish or reddish-brown Potsdam sandstone of which there are extensive formations on the N.W.

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