tough
adjective
strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
toughest
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superlativeof tough.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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From Batman masks to offline maps, young Indian protesters have responded to one of New Delhi's toughest security crackdowns with improvised tactics designed to evade surveillance and keep demonstrations alive.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
But no matter what is thrown at him Josh said being a guardian to Max was the toughest challenge he faced in life.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The MOJ said that offenders leaving prison from 1 October would be monitored under the "toughest supervision" with the "biggest ever expansion of electronic monitoring rolled out".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
For its first two years, Tabla was one of the toughest reservations in town.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
“But you’re the toughest kid I know,” he tells me.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
