Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Tough.
How to pronounce tough:
US
Tough - as an adjective
Not given to gentleness or sentimentality
Example: "A tough character"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tender7Physically toughened
Example: "The tough bottoms of his feet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
toughened14Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
tender7Tough - as a noun
Someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
street fighterAn aggressive and violent young criminal
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goon5hood8hoodlum13punk10strong-armertoughie11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criminal12crook11felon8malefactor17outlaw9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cruel and brutal fellow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bully10hooligan12roughneck19rowdy12ruffian13yob8yoboHypernyms (Closely Related)
aggressor11assailant9assaulter9attacker14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tough - as an adjective satellite
Very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
Example: "A rugged competitive examination"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rugged9Feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')
Example: "My throat feels bad"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bad6Making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
Example: "A baffling problem"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baffling17elusive10knotty13problematic19problematical21Tough - as a verb
To endure.
To toughen.
Tough - as an interjection
Used to indicate lack of sympathy
Example: "If you don't like it, tough!"
Example Sentences
"He is a tough competitor."
"The exam was tough, but I managed to pass it."
"She has a tough personality."
"The coach trains us to be tough."
"He has a tough decision to make."
Word Game Points
Is TOUGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tough is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TOUGH has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is TOUGH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tough is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTOUGH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is TOUGH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tough is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTOUGH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
