💪tough

adjective
/tʌf/

Meaning

strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with

Example Sentences

He had a tough day at work.

Example Expressions

tough luck

Synonyms

hard, durable, strong, resilient

Antonyms

soft, weak

Collocations

tough decision, tough time, tough job

More Example Sentences

They count on each other in tough situations.

She was among the few to pass the tough test.

He was tempted to quit when things got tough.

They expected to win, but the match was tough.

They rely upon each other when things get tough.

She is confident enough to handle tough questions.

I deal with answering tough questions professionally.

He is devoted to supporting his team during tough times.

The first week might be a bit tough, but you will get used to it.

When facing tough questions, it is essential to stay calm and respond thoughtfully.

Related Vocabularies

genuine; not pretended or insincere
not open; shut
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.

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