tough
adjective
[ tʌf ]
• (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.
• "tough rucksacks for climbers"
Similar:
durable,
strong,
resilient,
resistant,
sturdy,
rugged,
firm,
solid,
substantial,
sound,
stout,
indestructible,
unbreakable,
hard,
rigid,
stiff,
inflexible,
toughened,
hard-wearing,
long-lasting,
heavy-duty,
well built,
made to last,
• able to endure hardship or pain.
• "she was as tough as old boots"
Similar:
resilient,
strong,
hardy,
gritty,
determined,
resolute,
dogged,
stalwart,
rugged,
fit,
robust,
powerful,
red-blooded,
doughty,
hardened,
cynical,
hard-bitten,
hard,
(as) tough as old boots,
• demonstrating a strict and uncompromising approach.
• "police have been getting tough with drivers"
Similar:
strict,
stern,
severe,
hard,
harsh,
firm,
hard-hitting,
adamant,
inflexible,
unyielding,
unbending,
uncompromising,
unsentimental,
unsympathetic,
merciless,
ruthless,
callous,
hard-hearted,
uncaring,
cold,
cool,
stony,
stony-hearted,
flinty,
hard-nosed,
hard-boiled,
badass,
• strong and prone to violence.
• "tough young teenagers"
Similar:
rough,
rowdy,
unruly,
disorderly,
violent,
wild,
lawless,
lawbreaking,
criminal,
vicious,
callous,
hardened,
tough
noun
• a rough and violent man.
• "a gang of toughs"
Similar:
ruffian,
rowdy,
thug,
hoodlum,
hooligan,
brute,
bully,
bully boy,
rough,
gangster,
desperado,
hard man,
roughneck,
yob,
yobbo,
heavy,
bruiser,
tough guy,
toughie,
gorilla,
yahoo,
hood,
hoon,
tough
verb
• endure a period of hardship or difficulty.
Origin:
Old English tōh, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch taai and German zäh .