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Meaning of "toughness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TOUGHNESS

toughness  [ˈtʌfnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOUGHNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Toughness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TOUGHNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Toughness

In materials science and metallurgy, toughness is the ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing. One definition of material toughness is the amount of energy per volume that a material can absorb before rupturing. It is also defined as the resistance to fracture of a material when stressed. Toughness requires a balance of strength and ductility.

Definition of toughness in the English dictionary

The definition of toughness in the dictionary is the quality or an instance of being tough.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TOUGHNESS


aloofness
əˈluːfnɪs
awareness
əˈwɛənɪs
bluffness
ˈblʌfnɪs
briefness
ˈbriːfnɪs
business
ˈbɪznɪs
Daphnis
ˈdæfnɪs
darkness
ˈdɑːknɪs
deafness
ˈdefnɪs
Denis
ˈdɛnɪs
Dennis
ˈdɛnɪs
fitness
ˈfɪtnɪs
gruffness
ˈɡrʌfnɪs
happiness
ˈhæpɪnɪs
penis
ˈpiːnɪs
roughness
ˈrʌfnɪs
safeness
ˈseɪfnɪs
stiffness
ˈstɪfnɪs
tennis
ˈtɛnɪs
thickness
ˈθɪknɪs
tiredness
ˈtaɪədnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOUGHNESS

tough
tough cookie
tough guy
tough love
tough titty
tough-minded
tough-mindedly
tough-mindedness
toughen
toughened glass
toughener
toughie
toughish
toughly
Toul
touladi
Toulon
Toulouse
Toulouse-Lautrec
toun

WORDS THAT END LIKE TOUGHNESS

Britishness
Caithness
childishness
Englishness
foolishness
foppishness
freshness
harshness
highness
in the wilderness
Jewishness
lushness
much of a muchness
rashness
richness
Royal Highness
selfishness
smoothness
stylishness
thoroughness
unselfishness

Synonyms and antonyms of toughness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «toughness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOUGHNESS

Find out the translation of toughness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of toughness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «toughness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

韧性
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dureza
570 millions of speakers

English

toughness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्रूरता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صلابة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прочность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dureza
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বলিষ্ঠতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dureté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kekuatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zähigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タフネス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Toughness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dẻo dai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கெட்டித்தன்மை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कडकपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dayanıklılık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

durezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wytrzymałość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

міцність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tenacitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκληρότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

taaiheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

seghet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

seighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of toughness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOUGHNESS»

The term «toughness» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.143 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TOUGHNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about toughness

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10 QUOTES WITH «TOUGHNESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word toughness.
1
Mili Avital
In Israel, I think I have the image of an 'Ashkenazi woman' as a stereotype. Someone once told me that I look like a deodorant commercial. But my appearance is misleading; I can be emotionally aggressive, too, and in 'Law and Order,' I once played a murderer. I see no limitations. I see both my toughness and the softness.
2
William Baldwin
In terms of instilling the values of mental toughness and work ethic, discipline is the gift that keeps on giving.
3
Tom Brady
To me, football is so much about mental toughness, it's digging deep, it's doing whatever you need to do to help a team win and that comes in a lot of shapes and forms.
4
Tom Brady
Every quarterback can throw a ball; every running back can run; every receiver is fast; but that mental toughness that you talk about translates into competitiveness.
5
Scott Brooks
I believe this with all my heart: The greatest coach of all time in my eyes is my mom. She's instilled in me a toughness and a perseverance and just a never-quit mentality, and I thank her every day for providing me, for what she sacrificed her life for.
6
John Bytheway
Curiosity, rationalization, and laziness are no match against courage, self-control, and mental toughness.
7
Rocco DiSpirito
You have to stick out the toughness of the business and form relationships with the people in it.
8
Lapo Elkann
I've lived in London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, New York, and Turin. But New York is my favorite city. It has so much energy, so much toughness.
9
Dianne Feinstein
Toughness doesn't have to come in a pinstripe suit.
10
Al From
A Democrat has to show the toughness to govern. People don't doubt that Republicans will be tough.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOUGHNESS»

Discover the use of toughness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to toughness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court
Now, in Toughness, he examines this misunderstood—yet vital—attribute and how it contributes to winning in sports and in life.
Jay Bilas, 2013
2
10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning ...
You'll find the competitive edge you have been looking for in this power-packed guide.
Jason Selk, 2008
3
Mental Toughness in Sport: Developments in Theory and Research
First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Daniel Gucciardi, Sandy Gordon, 2012
4
Mental Toughness: The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement, ...
Mental Toughness: The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement provides a definitive and readable overview which takes the reader to the frontiers of mental toughness research.
Michael Sheard, 2012
5
The new toughness training for sports: mental, emotional, ...
This book--based on Loehr's toughening techniques--as well as the most scientific studies available--includes a whole new range of programs and goals for any athlete, professional or amateur. 20 photos.
James E. Loehr, Chris Evert, Dan Jansen, 1995
6
Executive Toughness: The Mental-Training Program to Increase ...
In fact, the techniques he outlines in this book are the same ones he used to help the Cardinals defeat the heavily favored Detroit Tigers in the 2006 World Series.
Jason Selk, 2011
7
Mental Toughness: A Champion's State Of Mind
Working from a vast combined experience in professional baseball, the authors have broken down the elements of mental toughness into an easily understood package.
Karl Kuehl, John Kuehl, Casey Tefertiller, 2005
8
177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class: The Thought ...
NEW EDITION: Is it possible for a person of average intelligence and modest means to ascend to the throne of the world class? The answer is YES! Not only is it possible - it's being done everyday. This book shows you how.
Steve Siebold, 2010
9
Mental Toughness Training for Golf
In this cutting edge book, you'll learn how great coaches and players create pressure in practice, how to build a human taproot, why suffering is needed, and the don'ts of mental toughness.
Rob Bell, 2010
10
Mental Toughness for Sport, Business and Life
Dr. Weinberg turns the abstract concept of mental toughness into an achievable reality. The book is a terrific read for anyone striving for excellence in business or sports.
Robert Weinberg, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOUGHNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term toughness is used in the context of the following news items.
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Versatility, toughness keys to Ohio's defense in All-Star Game
WHEELING - Versatility and toughness were key qualifications for being chosen for the defensive side of the ball for the Ohio squad in the 70th annual Rudy ... «The Review, Jul 15»
2
LCFC out to show mental toughness on road swing
"it's an opportunity to show some mental strength and mental toughness and focus." THE COURIER-JOURNAL. LCFC signs Canadian midfielder Cossette. «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
3
Thompson: Green's toughness forged in rugged Michigan town
He's listed as 6-foot-7, but he plays like a 7-footer because he's standing on a foundation of toughness and heart. Better still, Warriors associate head coach ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jun 15»
4
Nexcare Brand Spotlights the Toughness of Nexcare Waterproof …
Nexcare Nana's toughness and enthusiasm shine through each video, as does the Nexcare Waterproof Bandage. Nexcare Brand invites fans nationwide to ... «Yahoo Finance UK, Jun 15»
5
Former Purdue quarterback receives toughness award (VIDEO)
Former Purdue head football coach Joe Tiller, left, and current head football coach Darrell Hazell, right, present the Drew Brees Mental Toughness Award to ... «Purdue Exponent, Jun 15»
6
How much toughness can Nikola Vucevic learn from Scott Skiles?
Scott Skiles said Nikola Vucevic already has toughness in him with the way he rebounds. Building up defense is the big step Skiles hopes to teach him. «Orlando Magic Daily, Jun 15»
7
Soliday focused on bringing toughness back to Americus
"Once you get that toughness going, you can run about any offense you want and make it work. But we have to get that physicality back." The Panthers' second ... «WALB-TV, May 15»
8
Culture shock: Herman shaping the Cougars with toughness
The addition of such drills this spring is part of a culture change by Herman to instill a toughness through physical, hard-hitting practices that's been missing in ... «Chron.com, Apr 15»
9
Can You Handle the Husker Toughness Test?
Coach Yori and strength coach Rusty Ruffcorn attribute their ability to succeed in difficult situations, not necessarily to their skills, but to their mental toughness. «STACK News, Mar 15»
10
Materials theory combines strength, stiffness and toughness of …
"If you know them, you can predict the stiffness, strength and toughness of the final composite. We call this a universal map because all of those input parameters ... «Phys.Org, Mar 15»

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