tough

• Beschreibt etwas Festes, Langlebiges oder schwer Zerbrechendes; wird auch für einen Menschen verwendet, der körperlich oder moralisch stark ist.

Describes something that is strong, durable, or difficult to break; also used to describe a person who is physically or mentally strong.

1. Strong and resilientA2formal

   Physically strong and able to endure hardship or pain.

   Zäh

   • He is a tough soldier who never gives up.
   • The material is tough enough to withstand extreme weather.
   • She has a tough spirit that helps her overcome challenges.

   Synonymedurablehardyresilientrobustruggedstalwartstrongsturdy

   Antonymedelicatefragilefrailsoftvulnerableweak

2. Difficult or challengingA2formal

   Requiring great effort, endurance, or skill to accomplish.

   Schwierig

   • The exam was really tough for most students.
   • It was a tough decision to leave her hometown.
   • Climbing the mountain was a tough but rewarding experience.

   Synonymearduouschallengingdemandingdifficultformidablegruelinghardheavyrigorousstrenuous

   Antonymeeasyfacilemanageablesimpletrivial

3. Strict or severeB1informal

   Firm and uncompromising in rules or discipline.

   Streng

   • The coach is tough but fair with the team.
   • My parents were tough about curfews.
   • The teacher has a tough grading policy.

   Synonymefirmharshrigorousseveresternstrictstringentuncompromising

   Antonymeeasygoingindulgentlenientpermissivesoft

4. Hard to chew or cutA2informal

   Describing food that is difficult to bite or cut due to being firm or fibrous.

   Zäh

   • The steak was too tough to eat.
   • This bread is tough because it's stale.
   • The meat was tough and chewy.

   Synonymechewyfibrousgristlyhardleatherystringy

   Antonymetender

• Substantiv, das umgangssprachlich eine starke, zähe oder hartnäckige Person bezeichnet oder jemanden, mit dem schwer umzugehen ist.

A noun referring to a person who is strong, resilient, or difficult to deal with, often used informally.

unzählbar

1. A violent or aggressive personB2informal

   A person who is rough, violent, or intimidating, often involved in criminal activities.

   Schläger

   • The bar was full of toughs looking for a fight.
   • A group of toughs surrounded him in the alley.
   • The movie features a gang of street toughs.

   Synonymebrawlerbullygangsterheavyhoodlumhooliganmugroughrowdyruffianthug