toughness

noun/ˈtʌfnəs/

Frequency rank: #9,501 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the quality of being strong, resilient, and able to endure hardship.

Illustration for the English word “toughness”

Example sentence

The athlete's toughness helped her push through the pain and finish the race.

Synonyms & related words

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