Describing Weight and Steadiness: English Vocabulary List

impossible or difficult to destroy or damage

"The glass is unbreakable."

"The unbreakable glass on the new smartphone survived several drops onto the concrete sidewalk without cracking or shattering at all."

fixed in an unchangeable position

"The rock is immoveable."

"The immoveable rock sat in the middle of the road and the construction crew had to use dynamite to break it into smaller pieces."

firm in a way that cannot be destroyed or changed

"Her belief is unshakable."

"His unshakable belief in himself helped him overcome every obstacle that stood in the way of achieving his lifelong dreams and goals."

weighing very little

"The feather is airy."

"The airy living room had high ceilings and large windows that let in plenty of natural light throughout the entire day."

uncertain about the exact details of something

"His details were shaky."

"After the accident, his memory of the event was shaky, making it difficult for him to recall the specifics."

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

"The bridge is flimsy."

"The flimsy excuse he offered for being late was not convincing and was easily seen through by his boss."

easily damaged or destroyed

"The toy is breakable."

"The breakable glass ornaments were wrapped carefully in bubble wrap before being placed in the box for moving to the new house."

to lose weight

"He wants to slim down before summer."

"He started going to the gym and eating healthier food to slim down before his wedding next summer."

able to resist wear, damage, or decay

"This bag is durable."

"The durable suitcase survived ten years of international travel without breaking or showing any significant signs of wear and tear on its surface."

able to stay on the surface of a liquid or drift in the air due to having little weight

"The curtain is floaty."

"The floaty fabric of her summer dress billowed in the wind as she walked along the beach at sunset."

unwilling to change or give in

"He is uncompromising."

"The uncompromising teacher refused to accept late homework from any student in her class."