2 entries found for tough.
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Function: adjective
Text: 1 not easily chewed <her steak was so tough that she suggested the waiter use it as a hockey puck>
Synonyms chewy, leathery
Related Words fibrous, gristly, sinewy, stringy; brittle, crunchy, hard
Near Antonyms mushy, soft
Antonyms tender
2 able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure <this is a tough plant that easily withstands harsh winters> -- see HARDY 1
3 difficult to endure <tough weather conditions on the top of the mountain all year long> -- see HARSH 1
4 requiring considerable physical or mental effort <even though I studied for it, it's still a tough exam> -- see HARD 2
5 requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling <handled a tough situation with the aplomb and tact of a true diplomat> -- see TRICKY