Vocabulary
Robust
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
strong and healthy; vigorous.
Urdu meaning
مضبوط، طاقتور،صحتمند
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Only an internally robust and united Pakistan can deal with an increasingly complex and dangerous external world.
Dawn Editorials —
Time for internal unity
— 2026-03-06
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The framework exists for a robust counterterrorism drive, such as NAP 2.0 as well as Nacta and the creation of the National Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centre last year.
Dawn Editorials —
A collective effort
— 2026-02-27
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A better solution for the city lies in the implementation of a more robust local government system, but here, too, the Sindh government deserves blame for preventing such a system from taking root.
Dawn Editorials —
Tug of war
— 2026-02-24
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In doing so, we do more than just tackle a global crisis; we build a robust, job-rich economy that stands on its own feet, regardless of the political winds blowing from the North.
Dawn Editorials —
Creating green jobs
— 2026-02-12
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But even robust hardware cannot operate when the accompanying software the way resources are mobilised and deployed is malfunctioning.This century`s defining feature is the knowledge economy`s dominance.
Dawn Editorials —
Software for growth
— 2026-02-05
Synonyms
strong, vigorous, sturdy, tough, powerful, powerfully built, solidly built
Curator example
“the Caplan family are a robust lot”
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