(of an environment or conditions) Harsh or inhospitable
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(of a person, animal or material) Able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
“David Dunn is a tough, superhuman vigilante that can also see the crimes people have committed just by having physical contact with them.”
Demonstrating a strict and uncompromising approach
“The coalition makes no apologies for taking a tough approach to crime.”
Difficult and requiring determination or effort
“Some very tough work will be required to complete this demanding project on time.”
Grim or severe in nature
“Having to commute long distances to get to the factory was a tough way to make a living.”
Able to endure hardship or pain
“It is important to remain tough in the face of any obstacles that life may throw at you.”
Requiring exceptional nous or caution in performance or handling
“This is a tough issue that must be really thought through.”
(of a place) Prone to violence or disturbance
“I learned to be street-smart after growing up in a tough neighborhood.”
(of edible substances) Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed
“If you don't mind your steak being a little tough, you may wish to have it cooked rare.”
Not favored by fortune
“It was just tough luck that we got to the intersection at the moment the lights turned red.”
Stubbornly, and perhaps unreasonably, holding to an opinion, decision or purpose
Consisting of matter all through
(of a person) Being strong and healthy
Spirited or plucky
Rude and unpleasant in manner
Serving to repress or suppress
Aggressively vigorous or forceful
Having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or angered
Very severe or serious
Behaving or done in a determined and forceful way
(of an environment or conditions) Harsh or inhospitable
Inedible
Cross-country
(of a person) Making others work hard or meet high standards
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid
Capable of resisting a storm
Having a tough, hard texture like leather
Of considerable importance or seriousness
Characterized by poverty or a lack of productivity
Of or relating to utility
Complete, total
Of high quality, particularly good
Worthy of high praise
Difficult to understand or deal with
Tending to misbehave or act badly
Wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial
Spiteful or malevolent in nature or manner
A rough and violent person
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