Toughness

Pronunciation: /tʌfnəs/

Definitions of toughness

noun the quality or state of being strong, resilient, and able to withstand difficult conditions or situations

Example Sentences

A1 His toughness helped him endure the difficult hike.

A2 The athlete's toughness was evident in her performance on the field.

B1 The toughness of the material made it suitable for outdoor use.

B2 The team's toughness was tested during the grueling championship game.

C1 Her mental toughness allowed her to overcome any obstacle in her path.

C2 The politician's toughness in negotiations earned respect from his peers.

Examples of toughness in a Sentence

formal The toughness of the material makes it suitable for use in extreme conditions.

informal His mental toughness helped him get through the challenging times.

slang She's got some serious toughness about her, nothing seems to faze her.

figurative The toughness of her exterior hides a gentle heart within.

Grammatical Forms of toughness

• past tense: toughened
• plural: toughnesses
• comparative: tougher
• superlative: toughest
• present tense: toughens
• future tense: will toughen
• perfect tense: has toughened
• continuous tense: is toughening
• singular: toughness
• positive degree: tough
• infinitive: to toughen
• gerund: toughening
• participle: toughened

Origin and Evolution of toughness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'toughness' originated from the Middle English word 'tough', which came from the Old English word 'toh', meaning strong or tenacious.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'toughness' evolved to encompass not just physical strength, but also mental resilience and durability in facing challenges.