Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Tough

• (superl.) Having the quality of flexibility without brittleness; yielding to force without breaking; capable of resisting great strain; as, the ligaments of animals are remarkably tough.
• (superl.) Not easily broken; able to endure hardship; firm; strong; as, tough sinews.
• (superl.) Not easily separated; viscous; clammy; tenacious; as, tough phlegm.
• (superl.) Stiff; rigid; not flexible; stubborn; as, a tough bow.
• (superl.) Severe; violent; as, a tough storm.

Synonyms of Tough

• Street Fighter
• Hood
• Hoodlum
• Goon
• Punk
• Thug
• Toughie
• Strong-Armer
• Bully
• Hooligan
• Ruffian
• Roughneck
• Rowdy
• Yob
• Yobo
• Yobbo
• Rugged
• Sturdy
• Ruffianly
• Bad
• Hard
• Baffling
• Elusive
• Knotty
• Problematic
• Problematical
• Toughened

Antonyms of Tough

• Tender
• Tender
• Tender

Homophones of Tough

• Tuff