able-bodied

The word “able-bodied” has 4 syllables: a-ble-bod-ied

It's pronounced as /ˈeɪ.bəl ˈbɒd.iːd/


What is synonym and antonym for able-bodied?

In the thesaurus, “able-bodied” has 49 synonyms and 39 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for able-bodied along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for able-bodied

  • active
  • agile
  • all right
  • ambulatory
  • blooming
  • bouncing
  • chipper
  • clean-cut
  • firm
  • fit
  • flourishing
  • flush
  • good
  • hale
  • hard
  • hardy
  • healthy
  • hearty
  • in fine fettle
  • in shape
  • in the pink
  • iron
  • lively
  • lusty
  • nondisabled
  • powerful
  • prospering
  • right
  • robust
  • rugged
  • sound
  • sprightful
  • sprightly
  • spry
  • stalwart
  • staunch
  • stout
  • strapping
  • strong
  • sturdy
  • thriving
  • tough
  • uncrippled
  • vigorous
  • vital
  • well
  • well-conditioned
  • whole
  • wholesome

Antonyms for able-bodied

Meanings of able-bodied

  • adjective
    1. Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.
    2. Capable of performing all requisite duties as a seaman, specifically in the Royal Navy, a rating between leading and ordinary.

Example Sentences

  • The company is seeking able-bodied individuals to assist with the heavy lifting during the construction project.
  • In times of crisis, it's essential to rely on the support of all able-bodied members of the community.
  • The military requires all recruits to undergo rigorous training to ensure they are able-bodied and prepared for service.
  • The organization provides opportunities for able-bodied volunteers to assist those with mobility challenges.
  • During emergencies, it's crucial to have a team of able-bodied responders who can provide assistance promptly.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to able-bodied, such as: active, afflicted, agile, ailing, all right, ambulatory, bad.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • able-bodied
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  • immortal
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  • in
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  • incontrovertible
  • inconveniently
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  • indurate
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  • malicious
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  • merciless
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  • meticulously
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  • misanthropic
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  • moiling
  • monastic
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  • murder
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  • sound
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  • squarely
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  • steady
  • stern
  • sternly
  • sticky
  • stiff
  • stiff-necked
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  • stoney
  • stony
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  • stout
  • stouthearted
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  • sure
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  • sweaty
  • take-no-prisoners
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  • wretched
  • wretchedly
  • wrongheaded
  • zealously

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