Tough Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms for Tough
Lacking in shade; undiminished:
The definition of wiry is a person or thing that looks like wire.
Adhesive is defined as something that is sticky.
Unfit to be eaten; not edible.
Having the texture or appearance of leather:
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The definition of firm is solid, hard or rigid.
Vigorous; powerful; robust
Incapable of being changed; unalterable:
Characterized by or causing trouble, irritation, difficulty, distress, inconvenience, etc.
Difficult to understand or explain; enigmatic or confusing; perplexing.
Living by killing prey, especially in large numbers:
Dissolute; wanton:
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Not manageable; not readily submitting to handling or management; not easily restrained, governed, or directed; not controllable.
The definition of solid is something which is sturdy and substantial or an object that isn't hollow.
The definition of inseparable is very close or not able to be parted.
Cohesive
Cohesive
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Able to withstand an attempt to break. Used of a horse.
closely-packed
Cohesive
half-cooked
Difficult to chew
gristly
Resembling gristle.
That cannot be digested
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tough as shoe-leather
Difficult to chew
Difficult
Burdensome; laborious
The definition of intricate is complex or having many details.
Compatible with an accepted point of view; orthodox:
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Having capacity or ability; efficient and able:
(UK, slang) unpleasant or unfair
Nearly hopeless; critical:
The definition of ferocious is something very fierce, cruel, extreme or violent.
ruffianly
*Rough and cruel
Very bad:
Impossible to control or govern:
Occurring too soon; premature:
Carefully or delicately made or done:
Constituting or belonging to the first, highest, or best group in a system of classification:
Tough, cynical, jaded, etc.
Oppressive; tyrannical.
Brave; valiant
Strong in body; sturdy
The definition of arduous is a way of describing something that is extremely tiring and difficult.
Requiring great physical exertion
The definition of burdensome is something that is hard to deal with, or that places too great of expectations.
Requiring much effort or attention:
Making severe demands; rigorous:
Requiring more than is reasonable; demanding; exacting
Difficult to undertake, surmount, or defeat:
Hard to lift or move because of great weight; weighty
Hard to put up with; causing great discomfort or fatigue
Harsh, severe, or demanding:
Difficult to travel over or through:
Burdensome; wearing:
The definition of trying is defined as an irritating person or thing.
(Of a story) Hard to believe, such as a tall story or a tall tale.
Marked by difficulty or strong resistance; laborious:
Boisterous; rowdy.
Highly competitive
Requiring great effort, energy, or exertion:
Rough, crude, or forbidding in appearance
Not flexible or pliant; stiff:
Grim and forbidding in appearance.
The definition of strict is precise and always following and enforcing the rules.
Marked by or showing determination; resolute:
The definition of resolute is being firm and unwavering in your convictions.
Not changing, fickle, or wavering; constant
Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute.
Lacking grace or easy charm; very formal:
Aloof; austere
Inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions
A tough-looking young ruffian
A heavy drinking cup of earthenware or metal, having a handle
(Informal) A rough, crude person, esp. one who is quarrelsome and disorderly; rowdy
A person whose behavior is rough, quarrelsome, and disorderly; hoodlum
The definition of a ruffian is a tough or rowdy person.
A tough person; ruffian
Hood means a head covering attached to a jacket or shirt.
A style, originating among fans of punk rock, characterized by motley clothes, oddly clipped hair, etc.
A member of a former group in India that murdered and robbed in the service of Kali
The definition of hooligan is slang for a young person who breaks the law.
(Slang) A powerfully built, aggressive, and often crude man.
(colloq.) difficult
Cohesive
Not willing to change one's opinion, purpose, or principles; unyielding.
Made of adamant, or having the qualities of adamant; incapable of being broken, dissolved, or penetrated; as, adamantine bonds or chains.
The definition of aggressive is someone or something that starts fights or quarrels.
Bold is defined as free in behavior, or prominent.
crustaceous
Resembling a crustacean.
Able to perform or compete over a long period, as by avoiding or overcoming injuries:
Lasting; continuing; durable:
Quarrelsome or aggressive:
Shrewd and practical
Not feeling or showing emotion; placid; calm
Cohesive
Not changing in response to argument or other influence; obstinate or intractable:
The definition of resilient is someone or something that bounces back into shape or recovers quickly.
(Statistics) Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.
The definition of spartan refers to something related to Sparta in ancient Greece, or a situation that is plain and not luxurious.
Stubborn is defined as being unwilling to change your opinion or stance, in spite of good reasons to.
Making or implying threats:
The definition of a bard is an ancient person who composes and signs poems about heroes and epic events.
(Uncountable) Bully beef.
Having relatively high resistance to flow (high viscosity ).
The definition of elusive is being difficult to grasp or retain.
Covered with knots or knobs; gnarled.
Having the nature of a problem; hard to solve or deal with
physically toughened
(Brit., Slang) A hoodlum or lout
an aggressive and violent young criminal
street-fighter
Someone who takes part in street fighting
A grammatical intensifier, often used in describing something positive. (Mostly in idioms like good old, big old and little old, any old and some old.)
(Mathematics, of a sheaf) Belonging to a specific class of sheaves having particularly manageable properties closely linked to the geometrical properties of the underlying space.
in one piece
Cohesive
Having considerable weight; heavy.
Showing neither fear nor indecision; resolute.
Characterized by or full of force; effective:
Holding together firmly; cohesive:
Antonyms for Tough
The definition of obvious is something that is readily apparent or easy to see.
Lacking in vigour or expression.
Having a sharp, hard quality
Frail; delicate.
Capable of being accomplished or acquired with ease; posing no difficulty:
Not characterized by luxury or elaborate commitments:
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
The definition of genial is warm, cheerful, good for life or comfort.
Living without undue worry or concern; calm.
Able to be controlled; subject to regulation or command.
Acting, working, or done easily, or in a quick, smooth way; fluent; ready
Suited to one of good breeding; refined and polite:
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
(Physics) Radioactive, especially with a short half-life.
Having or showing a sensitive or, sometimes, finicky distaste for what is considered offensive or improper
The definition of vulnerable is easily hurt or delicate.
Smooth or fine to the touch:
overcooked
Made unpalatable or inedible by cooking for too long.
Tending to wobble; unsteady.
Words Related to Tough
Having an intense or offensive effect on the senses:
Extremely plain or simple; unornamented; restrained
Having good health; well; sound
Having or showing opposition; adverse:
Outstandingly good of its kind; of exceptional merit, virtue, etc.
Physically toughened so as to have great endurance
Designating or of a type of film characterized by a fast-paced plot, a series of suspenseful confrontations, violent fight and chase scenes, etc.
Indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence
The experience or beginning of a feeling, need, or desire:
nut-to-crack
Inflamed; sore:
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