toughness
Britishnoun
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the quality or an instance of being tough
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metallurgy the ability of a metal to withstand repeated twisting and bending, measured by the energy in kilojoules needed to break it See brittleness softness
Vocabulary lists containing toughness
Engineering - Introductory
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Mechanical Engineering
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Example Sentences
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Last season, Enright introduced Soriano to Pedro Martínez to help improve his mental toughness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
He was signed by the Lakers last summer for his postseason toughness and savvy, and he showed every bit of it Friday, with 21 points, 10 assists and five steals.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
And in more recent years, he became the subject of a string of internet memes, including "Chuck Norris facts", which jokingly exaggerated his strength and toughness.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
His team under performed in too many areas but the simple truth is that Ireland have more guns than they have, more toughness, more characters who will go to any length in order to win.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The problems of the past had given her a toughness and strength that most girls her age had yet to find.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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