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   tough

   /tʌf/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling: "tough rucksacks for climbers" Similar durablestrongresilientresistantsturdyruggedfirmsolidsubstantialsoundstoutindestructibleunbreakablehardrigidstiffinflexibletoughenedhard-wearinglong-lastingheavy-dutywell builtmade to lastOpposite softfragileflimsy
   • ▪ (of food, especially meat) difficult to cut or chew: "the hastily prepared steak was tough" Similar chewyleatherygristlystringyfibroussinewycartilaginousOpposite tender
   • 2. able to endure hardship or pain: "she was as tough as old boots" Similar resilientstronghardygrittydeterminedresolutedoggedstalwartruggedfitrobustpowerfulred-bloodeddoughtyhardenedcynicalhard-bitteninformal:hard(as) tough as old bootsOpposite weaksentimental
   • ▪ having the confidence and determination to cope in difficult situations: "he liked editors who were tough enough to make the grade"
   • ▪ difficult and requiring determination or effort: "we have six tough matches in a row" Similar arduousonerousdifficultdemandinghardheavytaxingburdensometiringexhaustingpunishingwearyingfatiguinglaboriousstrenuousexactingtroublesomeformidablestressfulHerculeanrare:toilsomeexigentdifficulthardknottythornybafflingtrickyticklishpricklyperplexingpuzzlingmystifyingtroublesomebothersomeirksomeintractableOpposite easyeasy
   • ▪ used to express sympathy with someone in a difficult situation: "Poor kid. It's tough on her"
   • 3. demonstrating a strict and uncompromising approach: "police have been getting tough with drivers" Similar strictsternseverehardharshfirmhard-hittingadamantinflexibleunyieldingunbendinguncompromisingunsentimentalunsympatheticmercilessruthlesscalloushard-hearteduncaringcoldcoolstonystony-heartedflintyinformal:hard-nosedhard-boiledbadassOpposite softlight
   • ▪ used to express a lack of sympathy with someone: "I feel the way I feel, and if you don't like it, tough"
   • 4. strong and prone to violence: "tough young teenagers" Similar roughrowdyunrulydisorderlyviolentwildlawlesslawbreakingcriminalviciouscalloushardened
   • ▪ (of an area) notorious for violence and crime: "a tough part of the town" Similar roughrowdyunrulydisorderlyviolentwildlawlesslawbreakingcriminalviciouscalloushardened

   noun

   • 1. a rough and violent man: informal "a gang of toughs"

   verb

   • 1. endure a period of hardship or difficulty. informal

   Word Origin Old Englishtōh, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch taai and German zäh.

   Derivatives

   • 1. toughish adjective
   • 2. toughly adverb

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   Sep 18, 2024 · Getting to the otherside of difficult life moments can be really tough. The good news is that having mindfulness practices in your back pocket and using specific techniques can help you build resilience and find strength to navigate these difficult times.

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   What is tough love?

   • According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, tough love is “love or affectionate concern expressed in a stern or unsentimental manner (as through discipline), especially to promote responsible behavior. The phrase “tough love” is thought to have been coined by Bill Milliken in his 1968 book of the same title.

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   What is an example of a tough material?

   • An example of such material is diamond which cannot easily be scratched or cannot be broken into pieces i.e. rather penetrates under the action of hydraulic press. Toughness is the ability of a material to withstand shock loading or impact fracture occurs.

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   What is the difference between toughness and stiffness?

   • Toughness is the ability of a material to withstand shock loading or impact fracture occurs. This property gives us an idea whether if we throw something on a material what is its tendency to break under the given impact. Stiffness of a material is the force required to change the dimension of the material by one unit.

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   Who coined the phrase “tough love”?

   • The phrase “tough love” is thought to have been coined by Bill Milliken in his 1968 book of the same title. Since then, there have been countless books and articles written using that same name, with plenty of opinions on the merits of tough love and how (and if) it should be applied.

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Tough love should be employed thoughtfully and selectively, primarily when its benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks. Tough love can be most effective when the goal is to teach accountability and responsibility and improve resilience.

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   Sep 12, 2024 · Watch out for tactics such as ‘highballing’ (starting with an unrealistically high offer), ‘lowballing’ (initially offering too low), ‘good cop, bad cop’ (using a friendly and a tough negotiator), and ‘nibbling’ (making small last-minute demands).

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   21 hours ago · 1. No, Thanks. It’s easy to be a people pleaser, but the ability to say “ No, thanks ” depicts mental strength. It indicates that a person has clear boundaries and understands the importance of prioritizing their time and energy. They’re not rude or dismissive but recognize they have limits and choose to respect them.

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   5 days ago · Properties like hardness, toughness, strength and the stiffness are mechanical properties of matter. These properties of materials define its behavior under applied forces. Strength is defined as the ability or the capacity of a material to withstand or support a load without a fracture.