Associations to the word «Toughness»

Wiktionary

TOUGHNESS, noun. (uncountable) The state of being tough
TOUGHNESS, noun. (physics) (of a metal) Resistance to fracture when stressed
TOUGHNESS, noun. A formidable difficulty

Dictionary definition

TOUGHNESS, noun. Enduring strength and energy.
TOUGHNESS, noun. The property of being big and strong.
TOUGHNESS, noun. The elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking.
TOUGHNESS, noun. Impressive difficulty.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn