toughness

/ˈtʌfnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being strong and able to endure difficult conditions or pain.
    • His mental toughness helped him stay calm during the exam.
    • The toughness of the hiker amazed everyone after she walked 20 miles in the rain.
    • Steel is known for its toughness and resistance to breaking.
  2. The quality of being difficult to do or deal with.
    • The toughness of the math problem frustrated the whole class.
    • The toughness of the new regulations surprised many business owners.
    • We underestimated the toughness of the climb up the mountain.
  3. The quality of being strict or severe.
    • Parents sometimes confuse toughness with being unfair.
    • The toughness of the teacher's grading policy made students work harder.
    • The coach's toughness pushed the team to win the championship.
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