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toughness

/tˈʌfnʌs/noun2 syllables

Toughness means: enduring strength and energy.

Synonyms for toughness6

noun, as in enduring strength and energy

stamina, staying power

noun, as in the property of being big and strong

huskiness, ruggedness

noun, as in the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

temper

noun, as in impressive difficulty

formidability

What does toughness mean?4

noun

1

enduring strength and energy

2

the property of being big and strong

3

the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

4

impressive difficulty

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Toughness in a sentence

  • I still remember staring with fear at his face marked with candor and toughness.DJ_Saidez
  • Beyond his mask of toughness lies infinite depth.felidad
  • Openness and toughness characterize Korean diplomacy.Cangarejo

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Forms of toughness

as a noun

plural
toughnesses