TOUGHNESS

formidability, toughness

(noun) impressive difficulty

temper, toughness

(noun) the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking

huskiness, ruggedness, toughness

(noun) the property of being big and strong

stamina, staying power, toughness

(noun) enduring strength and energy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

toughness (countable and uncountable, plural toughnesses)

(uncountable) The state of being tough

(physics, of a metal) Resistance to fracture when stressed

A formidable difficulty

Anagrams

• oughtness

Source: Wiktionary


Tough"ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being tough.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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