toughness

noun uncountable

UK /ˈtʌfnəs/

1
the fact that something is difficult
The toughness of the course was the main reason I signed up for it.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe difficult situations
stormy
acrimonious
uneasy
2
a person’s mental or physical strength, and their ability to deal with difficulty or pain
No one can doubt their toughness, tenacity, or commitment to the cause.
Synonyms and related words
Physical strength
strength
force
energy
Synonyms and related words
Determination and ambition
determination
ambition
will
Synonyms and related words
Bravery and brave behaviour
bravery
courage
daring
3
the quality of being very strict or severe
The administration proved its toughness in enforcing the law.
Synonyms and related words
Strict and severe
strict
severe
stern
4
the degree to which a material is difficult to break or damage
the toughness of steel
These products are known for their reliability, toughness and durability.
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being strong and not easy to break
strength
resistance
intensity
5
the quality of food, especially meat, that is difficult to cut and chew
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe the state or consistency of food
buttery
calorific
caramelised

单词	toughness
释义	toughness noun uncountable UK /ˈtʌfnəs/ DEFINITIONS5 difficulty strength strictness being hard to break being hard to chew 1 the fact that something is difficult The toughness of the course was the main reason I signed up for it. Synonyms and related words Words used to describe difficult situations stormy acrimonious uneasy 2 a person’s mental or physical strength, and their ability to deal with difficulty or pain No one can doubt their toughness, tenacity, or commitment to the cause. Synonyms and related words Physical strength strength force energy Synonyms and related words Determination and ambition determination ambition will Synonyms and related words Bravery and brave behaviour bravery courage daring 3 the quality of being very strict or severe The administration proved its toughness in enforcing the law. Synonyms and related words Strict and severe strict severe stern 4 the degree to which a material is difficult to break or damage the toughness of steel These products are known for their reliability, toughness and durability. Synonyms and related words The quality of being strong and not easy to break strength resistance intensity 5 the quality of food, especially meat, that is difficult to cut and chew Synonyms and related words Words used to describe the state or consistency of food buttery calorific caramelised toughness noun uncountable US /ˈtʌfnəs/ DEFINITIONS5 difficulty strength strictness being hard to break being hard to chew 1 the fact that something is difficult The toughness of the course was the main reason I signed up for it. Synonyms and related words Words used to describe difficult situations stormy acrimonious uneasy 2 a person’s mental or physical strength, and their ability to deal with difficulty or pain No one can doubt their toughness, tenacity, or commitment to the cause. Synonyms and related words Physical strength strength force energy Synonyms and related words Determination and ambition determination ambition will Synonyms and related words Bravery and brave behavior bravery courage daring 3 the quality of being very strict or severe The administration proved its toughness in enforcing the law. Synonyms and related words Strict and severe strict severe stern 4 the degree to which a material is difficult to break or damage the toughness of steel These products are known for their reliability, toughness and durability. Synonyms and related words The quality of being strong and not easy to break strength resistance intensity 5 the quality of food, especially meat, that is difficult to cut and chew Synonyms and related words Words used to describe the state or consistency of food buttery calorific caramelized
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