Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [tuhf]
- /tʌf/
- /ˈtʌfnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tuhf]
- /tʌf/
Definitions of toughness word
- adjective toughness strong and durable; not easily broken or cut. 1
- adjective toughness not brittle or tender. 1
- adjective toughness difficult to masticate, as food: a tough steak. 1
- adjective toughness of viscous consistency, as liquid or semiliquid matter: tough molasses. 1
- adjective toughness capable of great endurance; sturdy; hardy: tough troops. 1
- adjective toughness not easily influenced, as a person; unyielding; stubborn: a tough man to work for. 1
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Origin of toughness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English (adj.); Old English tōh; compare Dutch taai, German zäh(e)
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Toughness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
toughness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
toughness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for toughness
noun toughness
- backbone — Your backbone is the column of small linked bones down the middle of your back.
- birr — to make or cause to make a whirring sound
- brute force — physical strength, power
- dependability — software reliability
Antonyms for toughness
noun toughness
- lovingness — feeling or showing love; warmly affectionate; fond: loving glances.
Top questions with toughness
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