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Meaning of toughest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

toughest

adjective

Definitions

  1. Strong and resilient; sturdy.

    Example: The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.

  2. (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.

    Example: To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.

  3. Rugged or physically hardy.

    Example: Only a tough species will survive in the desert.

  4. Stubborn.

    Example: He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.