tough

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Strong and hard to break, or difficult.

Meanings of «tough»

1 · adjective

strong and hard to break or damage

This rope is very tough and difficult to cut.

2 · adjective

difficult to do or deal with

Finding a good job right now is really tough.

Similar: difficult hard challenging

3 · adjective

strong and able to survive hard conditions

Farmers here are tough and used to long winters.

Similar: resilient hardy strong

Translation

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«tough» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

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KO 한국어

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The difference between similar words

not easy to do

difficultthe usual word for not easyThis test is very difficult.

toughhard and needs strength or effortIt was a tough week at work.

trickyhard because you need care or skillParking in the city is tricky.

challenginghard, but interesting and good to tryShe has a challenging new job.

hard to chew

chewyneeds a lot of chewing, often pleasant like sweetsI love chewy candy that lasts a long time.

toughhard to cut or chew; usually a bad thingThe steak was so tough that I could not cut it.

rubberybendy and hard to bite, like overcooked foodThe eggs were overcooked and rubbery.

Word family

tough B1 · adjectivetoughen B2 · verbtoughness C1 · noun

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