tough´ness

tough´ness
tough «tuhf», adjective, adverb, noun, verb.
–adjective.
1. bending without breaking: »

Leather is tough; cardboard is not.

2. hard to cut, tear, or chew: »

The steak was so tough, I couldn't eat it.

3. stiff; sticky: »

tough clay.

4. strong; hardy: »

a tough plant. Donkeys are tough little animals and can carry big loads.

SYNONYM(S): sturdy, stout.
5. hard; difficult: »

a tough job. Dragging the load uphill was tough work for the horses.

SYNONYM(S): laborious, arduous.
6. hard to bear; bad; unpleasant: »

A spell of tough luck discouraged us.

SYNONYM(S): trying.
7. Figurative. a) hard to influence; firm: »

a tough mind.

SYNONYM(S): steadfast, persistent. b) stubborn; obstinate: »

a tough customer.

8. Figurative. severe; violent; strenuous: »

Football is a tough game.

9. U.S. rough; disorderly: »

to live in a tough neighborhood.

–adverb.
Informal. in a tough manner: »

Premier Ross Thatcher, while he talks tough in private, is apparently willing to make at least a gesture (Toronto Globe and Mail).

–noun.
U.S. a rough person; rowdy: »

A gang of toughs attacked the policeman.

–transitive verb.
Usually, tough (it) out, U.S. Informal. to resist or endure (pressure, hardship, or trouble); hold out without yielding.
╂[Old English tōh]
–tough´ly, adverb.
–tough´ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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