What are some opposite words for durable?
Antonyms for durable
ˈdʊər ə bəl, ˈdyʊər-durable
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Wiktionary
durableadjective
Antonyms:
nondurable, weak, transitorySynonyms:
permanentdurableadjective
Able to resist wear, decay; lasting; enduring.
Synonyms:
permanentAntonyms:
nondurable, transitory, weak
English Synonyms and Antonyms
durable
Durable (Latin durus, hard) is said almost wholly of material substances that resist wear; lasting is said of either material or immaterial things. Permanent is a word of wider meaning; a thing is permanent which is not liable to change; as, a permanent color; buildings upon a farm are called permanent improvements. Enduring is a higher word, applied to that which resists both time and change; as, enduring fame.
See synonyms for TRANSIENT.
Synonyms:
abiding, changeless, constant, enduring, fixed, immutable, invariable, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, stable, steadfast, unchangeable, unchanging
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
durable
Antonyms:
evanescent, transient, impermanent, unstableSynonyms:
lasting, permanent, stable, persistent, abiding, constant, continuing
Princeton's WordNet
durable, lasting, long-lasting, long-livedadjective
existing for a long time
"hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship"
Antonyms:
unserviceable, perishable, shortSynonyms:
persistent, permanent, lasting, long-lived, long-lasting, long-wearing, perdurable, indestructible, undestroyabledurable, long-wearingadjective
capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay
"durable denim jeans"
Antonyms:
short, unserviceable, perishableSynonyms:
lasting, long-lived, long-lasting, long-wearing, perdurable, indestructible, undestroyabledurable, indestructible, perdurable, undestroyableadjective
very long lasting
"less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys"; "the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent"
Antonyms:
unserviceable, perishable, shortSynonyms:
lasting, long-lived, long-lasting, long-wearing, perdurable, indestructible, undestroyable
How to use durable in a sentence?
That's why we believe that only a general vaccine mandate offers a durable solution.
We are committed to restoring a strong gainful employment rule as quickly as possible, while we respect and appreciate outside feedback on the best route to that goal, our judgment is that focusing on the regulatory process will produce the best, most durable rule to protect students.
Are they durable ? And would you need to boost ?
Taiwan red cypress and Taiwan cypress are fine and uniform wood materials, they’re durable, resistant to erosion and insects. The essential oils it contains exudes a unique phytoncide scent (the scent of the forest), which is both energizing and cleansing. Passengers could enjoy a refreshing forest bathing experience.
One challenging issue has always been switching from a rigid and hard cover glass protecting the current smartphones to a flexible and durable plastic cover protecting the flexible display, it needs to have superior optical properties and low reflectance like glass, and then also survive 50,000 or more opening and closing cycles.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#746 | short | |
#4981 | weak | |
#7635 | durable | |
#10488 | unstable | |
#12548 | transient | |
#40039 | perishable | |
#45661 | transitory | |
#54103 | nondurable | |
#94062 | evanescent | |
#126479 | impermanent | |
#131299 | unserviceable |
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