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tough

UK
/tʌf/
US
/tʌf/

Translations

toughadjective
tougher
Comp.
toughest
Super.
UK
/tʌf/
US
/tʌf/
He is a tough negotiator.
Он жесткий переговорщик.
The tough fabric can withstand harsh conditions.
Крепкая ткань может выдержать суровые условия.
It was a tough decision to make.
Это было трудное решение.
She has a tough spirit.
У нее стойкий дух.
Additional translations
упорный
выносливый
суровый
жестокий
Synonyms
strong
durable
resilient
hardy
sturdy
robust
tenacious
firm
rigid
unyielding
Antonyms
easy
soft
weak
toughnoun
toughs
pl
UK
/tʌf/
US
/tʌf/
Additional translations
суровый
упрямец
крепыш
Synonyms
thug
tough guy
hardman
ruffian
goon
bully
enforcer
bruiser
heavy
gangster
hooligan
strongman
mobster
toughinterjection
Used informally to express lack of sympathy or resignation.
Synonyms
tough luck
too bad
oh well
that's life
bummer
sucks
so what
shame

Definitions

toughadjective
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.
toughnoun
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.
toughinterjection
Used to indicate that one has no sympathy for someone’s misfortune; an expression of dismissive resignation.
"You forgot the deadline? Tough!"
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