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   Tough·ness

   /ˈtəfnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling: "the toughness of steel"
   • ▪ the quality of being difficult to cut or chew: "gristle contributes to the toughness of meat"
   • 2. the ability to deal with hardship or to cope in difficult situations: "they showed great mental toughness to keep going"
   • ▪ the state of being difficult and requiring determination or effort: "I underestimated the toughness of the job"
   • 3. demonstration of a strict and uncompromising approach: "the toughness of the regime was legendary"
   • 4. the quality of being strong and prone to violence: "his reputation for toughness on the street"

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   In materials science and metallurgy, toughness is the ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing. Toughness is the strength with which the material opposes rupture. One definition of material toughness is the amount of energy per unit volume that a material can absorb before rupturing.

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   The meaning of TOUGHNESS is the quality or state of being tough. How to use toughness in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › toughnessTOUGHNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TOUGHNESS definition: 1. the quality of being strong and not easily broken or damaged: 2. the quality of being not…. Learn more.

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   ˈtoughness definition: the quality or an instance of being tough. See examples of ˈTOUGHNESS used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › toughnessTOUGHNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the quality of being not easily defeated or made weaker: She has a reputation for toughness and resilience. He demonstrated the skills and mental toughness that are crucial for a goaltender. the quality of being determined or severe: He made the point that toughness on crime must be matched by toughness on its causes.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › toughnessToughness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of toughness. noun. enduring strength and energy. synonyms: stamina, staying power. see more. noun. the property of being big and strong. synonyms: huskiness, ruggedness. see more.

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   The meaning of TOUGH is difficult to accomplish, resolve, endure, or deal with. How to use tough in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Tough.