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tough

/tʌf/

toughadjective

tougher

Comp.

toughest

Super.

/tʌf/

Translations

жесткий

He is a tough negotiator.

Он жесткий переговорщик.

крепкий

The tough fabric can withstand harsh conditions.

Крепкая ткань может выдержать суровые условия.

трудный

It was a tough decision to make.

Это было трудное решение.

стойкий

She has a tough spirit.

У нее стойкий дух.

Additional translations

Definitions

Strong and durable; not easily broken or worn out.

The tough fabric of the jacket made it perfect for hiking in rough terrain.

Able to endure hardship or pain; resilient.

She is a tough competitor who never gives up, no matter how challenging the situation.

Difficult to deal with or do.

The exam was tough, but I managed to pass with a lot of hard work.

Strict or severe in nature.

The coach is known for his tough training sessions that push athletes to their limits.

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Antonyms

toughnoun

toughs

/tʌf/

Translations

Additional translations

суровый

упрямец

крепыш

Definitions

A person who is strong and resilient, often in a physical or emotional sense.

The boxer was known as a tough in the ring, never backing down from a challenge.

A rough or violent person, often involved in criminal activities.

The neighborhood was notorious for being home to several toughs who intimidated the locals.

Synonyms

tough guy

toughinterjection

Used informally to express lack of sympathy or resignation.

Definitions

Used to indicate that one has no sympathy for someone’s misfortune; an expression of dismissive resignation.

"You forgot the deadline? Tough!"

Synonyms

tough luck

too bad

oh well

that's life

bummer

sucks

so what

shame