toughness
/'tʌfnis/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being strong and not easily broken or damaged: "Toughness" refers to the physical property of a material that allows it to withstand force, stress, or impact without breaking.
- The quality of being able to endure difficult conditions or hardship: It describes mental or physical resilience, stamina, and the ability to persist through challenges.
- The quality of being severe, strict, or uncompromising: It can refer to the harshness or demanding nature of a situation, rule, or person.
- Impressive difficulty: It denotes a challenging, formidable, or arduous quality.
Examples of Usage
- Physical Property:
- Resilience and Stamina:
- Severity or Difficulty:
Advanced Usage
- "Toughness factor": A consideration or element that contributes to difficulty or resilience.
- In materials science, "toughness" is a specific mechanical property, distinct from hardness or strength, measuring the amount of energy a material can absorb before fracturing.
Variants and Related Words
- Tough (adj): Strong, durable, resilient, or difficult.
- Toughen (verb): To make or become tough.
Synonyms
- Durability: The ability to last a long time without significant deterioration.
- Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
- Fortitude: Courage and strength in facing pain or adversity.
- Rigor: The quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate, often implying difficulty.
Antonyms
- Fragility: The quality of being easily broken or damaged.
- Weakness: The state or condition of lacking strength.
- Softness: The quality of being easy to mold, cut, or compress; lacking in hardness or severity.
Related Phrases
- Mental toughness: The psychological resilience and strength to perform consistently under pressure and overcome challenges.
- Toughness test: A trial or assessment designed to evaluate durability or resilience.
Noun
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impressive difficulty
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the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
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the property of being big and strong
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enduring strength and energy
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