tough
adjective
strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
tougher
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comparativeof tough.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The AI tool is meant to add fairness to the process, McKinsey partners say, since some human interviewers can be tougher than others in role-playing exercises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Financials are seen growing by around 5%, owing to tougher comparisons and pressure from higher bond yields, she says.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Nearly two-thirds of people ages 18 to 29 surveyed by the Urban Institute say their generation faces tougher economic circumstances than the generations that came before them.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The European tour says players must "make a choice" regarding where they play and has taken a significantly tougher stance than it has done in recent seasons.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
He sports a goatee that I assume is meant to make his boyish face look older or tougher.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
