tougher
Harder to break
Tougher is the comparative form of tough—harder to break, chew, or defeat.
Something tougher than another thing requires more effort to overcome: The second round was tougher than the first.
A tougher stance is more uncompromising.
Tougher materials withstand more stress.
Life doesn't get any tougher than this.
Having greater power
Having greater power
- sturdierMore solidly constructed
- longer-lastingHaving extended duration
- thickerOf greater girth
- denserMore closely packed
More demanding or firm
- demandingRequiring great effort
- arduousDemanding strenuous effort
- gruelingExtremely tiring and demanding
- strenuousRequiring intense exertion
taxing · rigorous · difficult · formidable · daunting · laborious · trying · testing
More severe or unkind
stronger
Having greater power
stronger
Having greater power
- sturdierMore solidly constructed
- longer-lastingHaving extended duration
- thickerOf greater girth
harder
More demanding or firm
- demandingRequiring great effort
- arduousDemanding strenuous effort
- gruelingExtremely tiring and demanding
strenuous · taxing · rigorous · difficult · formidable · daunting · laborious · trying · testing · uphill
harsher
More severe or unkind
firmer
More resistant to pressure
- tough luckDismissive acknowledgment of misfortune
- tough guyIntimidating, resilient person
- tough it outEndure without quitting
- tough loveBeneficial strictness from affection
- tough as nailsExceptionally strong and durable
- toughen upBecome less easily hurt
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