toughness
Britishnoun
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the quality or an instance of being tough
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metallurgy the ability of a metal to withstand repeated twisting and bending, measured by the energy in kilojoules needed to break it See brittleness softness
Vocabulary lists containing toughness
Engineering - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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For Homan, the spectacle is especially revealing because toughness is his entire brand.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
"Our entangled granular material using the staple-like particle demonstrates both high strength and toughness at the same time," said PhD student Saeed Pezeshki.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 15, 2026
Inside the courtroom, Gonzalez Rogers showed a mix of humor and toughness as she wrangled battalions of dark-suited attorneys lined up against each other in the wood-paneled room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Opponents and fans alike have questioned his heart, mentality, and toughness.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
In a sport in which men are measured by their toughness, he must have felt humiliated.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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