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Definitions

toughness

NOUN
determination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decisiveness firmness fortitude grit perseverance persistence resolve seriousness stubbornness willpower
STRONG
backbone doggedness earnestness obstinacy obstinance pluck purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolution spine volition will
WEAK
decidedness iron will purposiveness will power
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cowardice flexibility idleness indolence weakness
NOUN
severity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sharpness
STRONG
acerbity austerity cruelty grimness hardheartedness hardness harshness rigidity rigor rigorousness sternness strictness stringency unkindness
Antonyms
STRONG
gentility kindness mildness

Example Sentences

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In 2023, at age 86, Holtz questioned the toughness of coach Ryan Day’s Ohio State football team—a statement that didn’t fall on deaf ears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

For generations, it has symbolized resilience and rural life, valued for its toughness, ability to graze on marginal land, and nutrient-dense milk that supported small farmers.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

UFC president Dana White credits Paddy Pimblett's toughness, but believes he "did not have the right game plan" during his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

But the Rams, with their toughness on the field and their immersion in the community, slowly earned Poko’s heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

“Use the chicken then, the toughness won’t matter in a salad,” advised his wife.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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