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   tough

   /tʌf/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling: "tough rucksacks for climbers" Similar durablestrongresilientresistantsturdyruggedfirmsolidsubstantialsoundstoutindestructibleunbreakablehardrigidstiffinflexibletoughenedhard-wearinglong-lastingheavy-dutywell builtmade to lastOpposite softfragileflimsy
   • ▪ (of food, especially meat) difficult to cut or chew: "the hastily prepared steak was tough" Similar chewyleatherygristlystringyfibroussinewycartilaginousOpposite tender
   • 2. able to endure hardship or pain: "she was as tough as old boots" Similar resilientstronghardygrittydeterminedresolutedoggedstalwartruggedfitrobustpowerfulred-bloodeddoughtyhardenedcynicalhard-bitteninformal:hard(as) tough as old bootsOpposite weaksentimental
   • ▪ having the confidence and determination to cope in difficult situations: "he liked editors who were tough enough to make the grade"
   • ▪ difficult and requiring determination or effort: "we have six tough matches in a row" Similar arduousonerousdifficultdemandinghardheavytaxingburdensometiringexhaustingpunishingwearyingfatiguinglaboriousstrenuousexactingtroublesomeformidablestressfulHerculeanrare:toilsomeexigentdifficulthardknottythornybafflingtrickyticklishpricklyperplexingpuzzlingmystifyingtroublesomebothersomeirksomeintractableOpposite easyeasy
   • ▪ used to express sympathy with someone in a difficult situation: "Poor kid. It's tough on her"
   • 3. demonstrating a strict and uncompromising approach: "police have been getting tough with drivers" Similar strictsternseverehardharshfirmhard-hittingadamantinflexibleunyieldingunbendinguncompromisingunsentimentalunsympatheticmercilessruthlesscalloushard-hearteduncaringcoldcoolstonystony-heartedflintyinformal:hard-nosedhard-boiledbadassOpposite softlight
   • ▪ used to express a lack of sympathy with someone: "I feel the way I feel, and if you don't like it, tough"
   • 4. strong and prone to violence: "tough young teenagers" Similar roughrowdyunrulydisorderlyviolentwildlawlesslawbreakingcriminalviciouscalloushardened
   • ▪ (of an area) notorious for violence and crime: "a tough part of the town" Similar roughrowdyunrulydisorderlyviolentwildlawlesslawbreakingcriminalviciouscalloushardened

   noun

   • 1. a rough and violent man: informal "a gang of toughs"

   verb

   • 1. endure a period of hardship or difficulty. informal

   Word Origin Old Englishtōh, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch taai and German zäh.

   Derivatives

   • 1. toughish adjective
   • 2. toughly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › toughlyToughly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · the "tough" family. in a ruggedly tough manner.

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   3 days ago · The good news is that everyone makes English spelling mistakes, even native speakers. To avoid making spelling errors, we’ve put together this post of 50 hard words to spell along with the explanations of why they’re hard to spell.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tough guyTough guy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · noun. someone who bullies weaker people. synonyms: plug-ugly. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Tough guy." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tough guy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. tough guy tough guys.

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   2 days ago · Diarrhea is defined by the World Health Organization as having three or more loose or liquid stools per day, or as having more stools than is normal for that person. Acute diarrhea is defined as an abnormally frequent discharge of semisolid or fluid fecal matter from the bowel, lasting less than 14 days, by World Gastroenterology Organization.

6. hackspirit.com › 9-habits-of-people-who-stay-positive-even9 habits of people who stay positive, even when life gets tough

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   5 days ago · Life has its ups and downs, that’s for sure. But even when things are tough, staying positive and hopeful can make a big difference. Being positive doesn’t mean you ignore problems. It means you focus on what you can do to make things better. And hope keeps you going, even when things look dark.

7. www.bbc.com › learningenglish › chinese你问我答 / 近义词辨析：strong、vigorous、tough、robust - BBC

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   4 days ago · If we describe a person as 'tough', it means they can put up with a lot of hardship, or that it can be difficult to get them to change their mind. Jiaying This person is tough.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › go through a rough timeGo through a rough time Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   5 days ago · The meaning of GO THROUGH A ROUGH TIME is to experience a difficult time.