tough

Güçlü, dayanıklı, zorluklara karşı dirençli

Strong and able to withstand hardship, difficult conditions, or rough treatment without breaking or giving way.

• She's mentally tough and can handle any challenge.
• These boots are tough enough for mountain hiking.
• He grew up in a tough neighborhood.
• Implementing comprehensive healthcare reform proved tough due to conflicting stakeholder interests and budgetary constraints.
• Bacteria that develop antibiotic resistance become tough adversaries in clinical treatment protocols.
• The dissertation committee posed tough questions regarding the methodology and statistical validity of the research findings.

Eş anlamlılar: strong, resilient, durable, sturdy, hardy, robust

Zıt anlamlılar: weak, fragile, delicate, tender, soft

Zor, güç

Difficult to do, deal with, or understand; demanding or challenging.

• The exam was really tough this year.
• It's a tough decision to make.
• Times have been tough for small businesses.

Eş anlamlılar: difficult, hard, challenging, demanding, arduous

Zıt anlamlılar: easy, simple, straightforward, effortless

Sert, katı, uzlaşmaz

Strict, severe, or uncompromising in attitude or approach.

• The school has a tough policy on cheating.
• He's a tough negotiator who rarely compromises.
• The government is taking a tough stance on crime.

Eş anlamlılar: strict, severe, harsh, stern, rigid

Zıt anlamlılar: lenient, permissive, flexible, soft, easygoing

Sert, çiğnenmesi zor (yemek)

(Of food, especially meat) Difficult to cut or chew; not tender.

• The steak was overcooked and tough.
• This meat is too tough to eat.

Eş anlamlılar: chewy, leathery, stringy, gristly

Zıt anlamlılar: tender, soft, succulent