robustious

/rɒbˈʌstɪəs/ or /roʊbˈʌstɪəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking in robustness; lacking in vigor, vitality, or strength

“The patient’s robustious decline left the doctors stunned.”

2. adjective

Characterized by or exhibiting robustness; full of vigor, vitality, or strength

“The robustious personality of the leader inspired the team to work harder.”

3. noun

A quality of being robustious; the state of being robustious

“The robustiousness of the new medicine was a welcome surprise.”

Synonyms

  • delicate
  • feeble
  • fragile
  • unhealthy
  • weak

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • robust
  • strong
  • vigorous
  • vital