English noun: toughness | |||
1. | toughness (attribute) enduring strength and energy | ||
Synonyms | stamina, staying power | ||
Broader (hypernym) | endurance | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | legs | ||
2. | toughness (attribute) the property of being big and strong | ||
Synonyms | huskiness, ruggedness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | strength | ||
3. | toughness (attribute) the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking | ||
Synonyms | temper | ||
Broader (hypernym) | elasticity, snap | ||
4. | toughness (attribute) impressive difficulty | ||
Synonyms | formidability | ||
Broader (hypernym) | difficultness, difficulty | ||