tough
English → English
(physical) Durable: strong and not easily broken, torn, or chewed; firm
The steak was so tough that I could barely cut it with a sharp knife.
(English) The steak was so tough that I could barely cut it with a sharp knife.
Hiking boots need to be made of tough leather to withstand the rocky trails.
(English) Hiking boots need to be made of tough leather to withstand the rocky trails.
(abstract) Difficult: needing great effort or determination to deal with; challenging
The committee had to make a tough decision about which employees to lay off.
(English) The committee had to make a tough decision about which employees to lay off.
It was a tough race, but she managed to finish in the top ten.
(English) It was a tough race, but she managed to finish in the top ten.
(character) Strong-willed: physically or mentally strong and able to deal with hardship or violence
Growing up in a poor neighborhood made him a tough and independent person.
(English) Growing up in a poor neighborhood made him a tough and independent person.
She has a reputation for being a tough negotiator who never gives up on a deal.
(English) She has a reputation for being a tough negotiator who never gives up on a deal.
Entry ID: en:en:tough · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary