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1. tough

adjective. ['ˈtʌf'] not given to gentleness or sentimentality.

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  • tough (English)
  • toh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. tough

adjective. ['ˈtʌf'] very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution.

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  • tough (English)
  • toh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. tough

adjective. ['ˈtʌf'] physically toughened.

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  • tough (English)
  • toh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. tough

adjective. ['ˈtʌf'] substantially made or constructed.

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  • tough (English)
  • toh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. tough

adjective. ['ˈtʌf'] violent and lawless.

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  • tough (English)
  • toh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. tough

adjective. ['ˈtʌf'] feeling physical discomfort or pain (tough' is occasionally used colloquially forbad').

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  • tough (English)
  • toh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. tough

adjective. ['ˈtʌf'] unfortunate or hard to bear.

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  • tough (English)
  • toh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. tough

adjective. ['ˈtʌf'] making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe.

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  • tough (English)
  • toh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. tough

adjective. ['ˈtʌf'] resistant to cutting or chewing.

Etymology

  • tough (English)
  • toh (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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