toughness

noun
UK: /ˈtʌfnəs/
US: /ˈtʌfnəs/

  1. The quality of being strong and not easily damaged.

    1. The toughness of the leather makes it suitable for shoes.
    2. The team's toughness was tested during the championship game's final moments, requiring resilience.

  2. The ability to deal with difficult situations or people without being easily upset or defeated.

    1. She showed real toughness in dealing with the loss.
    2. His emotional toughness helped him navigate the challenging negotiations with a calm and steady approach.

  3. The property of a material that absorbs energy and resists fracturing.

    1. Steel's toughness makes it good for building bridges.
    2. The enhanced toughness of the new alloy improves its performance in extreme conditions.

Synonyms

resilience determination fortitude tenacity strength

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "toughness" in English means: The quality of being strong and not easily damaged., The ability to deal with difficult situations or people without being easily upset or defeated., The property of a material that absorbs energy and resists fracturing..

The phonetic transcription of "toughness" is /ˈtʌfnəs/ in British English and /ˈtʌfnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "toughness": resilience, determination, fortitude, tenacity, strength.

Example usage of "toughness": "The toughness of the leather makes it suitable for shoes.". More examples on the page.