tough
//tʌf//
Adjective
Strong and resilient; not easily broken, cut, or damaged.
This material is very tough and won't tear easily.
Difficult to chew or cut through (of food, especially meat).
This steak is too tough to chew.
Able to endure hardship or pain; physically or mentally strong.
She's tough enough to handle any challenge that comes her way.
Difficult to do or deal with; requiring great effort or skill.
It was a tough decision to make.
Strict, harsh, or uncompromising in attitude or action.
The government took a tough stance on crime.
Unfortunate or unlucky; used to express sympathy.
That's tough. I hope things get better for you soon.
Noun
A rough or violent person; a thug or hooligan.
A group of toughs were causing trouble outside the bar.
Verb
To endure or tolerate something difficult (usually with 'out').
We decided to tough it out until the end of the project.