0 the quality of being strong and not easily broken or damaged:
The toughness of the cast iron furnaces is remarkable.
She has a reputation for toughness and resilience.
He demonstrated the skills and mental toughness that are crucial for a goalkeeper.
He made the point that toughness on crime must be matched by toughness on its causes.
They studied the "toughness" of the neighbourhood (for example, whether it was safe walking to school).
3 the quality of being strong and determined:
The designer was inspired by the toughness of leathers used in clothes for motorcycle racing.
I developed physical strength, mental toughness, and the ability to work towards daunting goals.
Especially in a time of war, toughness is a part of the presidential demeanour.
The prison's approach is a mixture of toughness and compassion for offenders who are at the end of the line in the juvenile system.
In the photos, kids bragged about the toughness of the area around East 123rd between Lenacrave and Angelus avenues.
I respect her because of the change she went through and the toughness of the decision she made.
Passion is what gives you the resilience to overcome the toughness of the job.
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