TOUGHNESS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word toughness. (close relations)
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| ruggedness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being big and strong • the quality of being topologically uneven • the quality of being difficult to do | ||||||
| courage | nounn | |||||
noun • a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear | ||||||
| determination | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose • a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration • deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature • the act of making up your mind about something | ||||||
| durability | nounn | |||||
noun • permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force | ||||||
| endurance | nounn | |||||
noun • the power to withstand hardship or stress • a state of surviving; remaining alive | ||||||
| firmness | nounn | |||||
noun • the muscle tone of healthy tissue • the trait of being resolute • the property of being unyielding to the touch • the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place | ||||||
| fortitude | nounn | |||||
noun • strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage | ||||||
| grit | nounn | |||||
noun • a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone • fortitude and determination verb • cover with a grit • clench together | ||||||
| hardness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale • a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering • devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness • the quality of being difficult to do • excessive sternness | ||||||
| resilience | nounn | |||||
noun • the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit • an occurrence of rebounding or springing back | ||||||
| robustness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being strong and healthy in constitution • the characteristic of being strong enough to withstand intellectual challenge | ||||||
| steadfastness | nounn | |||||
noun • loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty • steadfast resolution | ||||||
| strength | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being physically or mentally strong • capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war • physical energy or intensity • an asset of special worth or utility • the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty • the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation) • capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects • the condition of financial success • permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force | ||||||
| sturdiness | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being vigorous and robust • the property of something that is strongly built • resoluteness evidenced by strength of character | ||||||
| tenacity | nounn | |||||
noun • persistent determination | ||||||
| formidability | nounn | |||||
noun • impressive difficulty | ||||||
| huskiness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property of being big and strong • a throaty harshness | ||||||
| stamina | nounn | |||||
noun • enduring strength and energy | ||||||
| temper | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sudden outburst of anger • a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling • a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger • the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking verb • bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling • harden by reheating and cooling in oil • adjust the pitch (of pianos) • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else • change by restraining or moderating | ||||||
| staying power | nounn | |||||
noun • enduring strength and energy | ||||||
