toughness

CEFRB2

/tˈʌfnəs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being strong and able to withstand difficulty.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A formidable difficulty.

Examples

  • I still remember staring with fear at his face marked with candor and toughness.

  • Beyond his mask of toughness lies infinite depth.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being tough.

  2. Resistance to fracture when stressed, or the degree of such resistance.

  3. Fortitude; hardiness; mettle.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English toughnesse, towghnesse, towghenesse, equivalent to tough + -ness.