Toughness: meaning, definitions and examples

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toughness

 

[ หˆtสŒfnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical strength

Toughness refers to the ability to withstand great force or pressure without breaking. It is the quality of being strong and resilient.

Synonyms

durability, resilience, strength

Examples of usage

  • The toughness of the steel made it ideal for construction.
  • His toughness on the football field earned him respect from his teammates.
Context #2 | Noun

mental strength

Toughness can also refer to mental strength and the ability to endure difficult situations with determination and courage.

Synonyms

fortitude, grit, resilience

Examples of usage

  • Her toughness in the face of adversity inspired those around her.
  • The athlete's mental toughness helped him overcome challenges and achieve success.

Translations

Translations of the word "toughness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น resistรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zรคhigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekerasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั†ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ twardoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็กฌใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท duretรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dureza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู„ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvrdost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvrdosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅš้Ÿง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trdota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถrku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rtlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dureza

Etymology

The word 'toughness' originated from the Middle English word 'tough', which meant strong and resilient. Over time, it evolved to describe both physical and mental strength. The concept of toughness has been valued in various cultures throughout history as a desirable trait for facing challenges and hardships.

See also: tough, toughen, toughening, tougher.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,768, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.