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tough

/tʌf/ · 5 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    not given to gentleness or sentimentality

    a tough character

  2. adjective

    very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution

    a rugged competitive examination

  3. adjective

    physically toughened

    the tough bottoms of his feet

  4. adjective

    substantially made or constructed

    sturdy steel shelves

  5. adjective

    violent and lawless

    the more ruffianly element

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