toughness

uncountable

A noun referring to the quality of being strong, resilient, and able to endure hardship, physical strain, or difficulty. It can describe physical strength, mental fortitude, or the ability of a material to absorb energy before fracturing.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество быть сильным, устойчивым и способным выдерживать трудности, физические нагрузки или сложности. Может описывать физическую силу, моральную стойкость или способность материала поглощать энергию перед разрушением.esCualidad de ser fuerte, resistente y capaz de soportar dificultades, esfuerzos físicos o situaciones adversas. Puede referirse a la fortaleza física, la resiliencia moral o la capacidad de un material para absorber energía antes de romperse.frNom désignant la qualité d'être fort, résistant et capable de supporter les difficultés, les efforts physiques ou les épreuves. Cela peut décrire la robustesse physique, la force morale ou la capacité d'un matériau à absorber de l'énergie avant de se rompre.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, stark, widerstandsfähig und belastbar zu sein. Es kann körperliche Stärke, moralische Standhaftigkeit oder die Fähigkeit eines Materials beschreiben, Energie vor dem Bruch aufzunehmen.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade de ser forte, resistente e capaz de suportar dificuldades, esforço físico ou situações adversas. Pode descrever força física, firmeza moral ou a capacidade de um material de absorver energia antes de se romper.zh名词，指坚强、坚韧、能够承受困难、压力或身体负荷的品质。可指身体的强壮、精神的坚毅，或材料在断裂前吸收能量的能力。arاسم يدل على صفة القوة والصلابة والقدرة على التحمل والصمود أمام الصعوبات أو الضغوط الجسدية أو المعنوية، كما يصف قدرة المادة على امتصاص الطاقة قبل أن تنكسر.

1. Enduring strength and energy B2 formal

   The quality of being physically or mentally strong and able to withstand hardship or strain.

   • The marathon runner's toughness allowed her to finish the race despite the heat.
   • His mental toughness helped him overcome the loss of his job.
   • The soldiers were admired for their toughness in the harsh conditions.

   ruВыносливостьesFortalezafrrobustesse (force endurante)deZähigkeitptResistênciazh坚韧arالتحمّل

   Synonyms: durabilityendurancefortitudegrithardinessresiliencerobustnesstenacityvigor

   Antonyms: delicacyfragilityfrailtyweakness

2. Physical robustness B1 informal sport

   The property of being large, strong, and physically imposing.

   • The boxer's toughness was evident in his muscular build.
   • The bouncer's toughness intimidated the troublemakers.
   • His toughness made him a natural choice for the rugby team.

   ruФизическая крепостьesRobustez físicafrRobustesse physiquedeKörperliche StärkeptRobustez físicazh身体强壮arالمتانة الجسدية

   Synonyms: brawnhardinessrobustnessstrengthsturdiness

   Antonyms: delicacyfragilityfrailtyweakness

3. Material resilience C1 formal technical

   The ability of a material, especially metal, to absorb energy and deform without fracturing.

   • The toughness of the steel made it ideal for building bridges.
   • Engineers tested the toughness of the alloy under extreme pressure.
   • The metal's toughness prevented it from cracking during the earthquake.

   ruВязкостьesTenacidad de un materialfrTénacité (résistance aux chocs)deZähigkeitptTenacidadezh韧性arالمتانة

   Synonyms: durabilityhardinessresiliencerobustnesstenacity

   Antonyms: brittlenessfragility

4. Impressive difficulty B2 informal

   The quality of being very difficult to achieve or overcome.

   • The toughness of the exam surprised even the best students.
   • Climbing Mount Everest is a testament to human toughness.
   • The toughness of the puzzle frustrated many players.

   ruСложностьesDificultad impresionantefrdifficulté impressionnantedeSchwierigkeitptDificuldadezh艰巨性arالصعوبة الشديدة

   Synonyms: arduousnessdifficultyformidabilityhardnessrigorrigorousnessstiffness

   Antonyms: easinesssimplicity

• toughnesses plural form
• toughnesses' possessive plural form
• toughness's possessive singular form