Toughness Meaning
/tˈʌfnəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being tough.
nounThe state of being tough., Resistance to fracture when stressed, or the degree of such resistance.
Sentence Examples
I still remember staring with fear at his face marked with candor and toughness.
Beyond his mask of toughness lies infinite depth.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The coach praised the player's mental ____ during the difficult championship game.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new material is known for its extreme ____ and its ability to withstand a lot of pressure and heat today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English toughnesse, towghnesse, towghenesse, equivalent to tough + -ness.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The coach praised the player's mental ____ during the difficult championship game.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new material is known for its extreme ____ and its ability to withstand a lot of pressure and heat today.