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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Wales remain fifth in the northern hemisphere table but face much tougher challenges this month.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Pushing it through the teeth of the City Hall grinder without the wholesale shredding of good intentions is a tougher trick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
One was better-than-feared messaging from Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, who promised a tougher approach to data-center regulation while campaigning.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
French authorities have taken a tougher stance against extremist groups on both the left and the right in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
“You got to be tougher than that,” Paul said to me.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
