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toughness

/tɒf.nəs/ noun · British & US
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What does toughness mean?

noun

The quality of being strong and resilient; the ability to withstand physical or emotional strain. A person's or thing's toughness can be demonstrated by their ability to endure difficult conditions or challenges.

Example

"The boxer's toughness was evident in his ability to take a punch and keep fighting."

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