toughness

Meanings

Plural: toughnesses

Noun

enduring strength and energy
the property of being big and strong
the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
impressive difficulty
The state of being tough.
Resistance to fracture when stressed, or the degree of such resistance.
The state of being tough.
Fortitude; hardiness; mettle.
A formidable difficulty.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English toughnesse, towghnesse, towghenesse, equivalent to tough + -ness.

Synonyms

formidability, huskiness, ruggedness, stamina, staying power, temper

Scrabble Score: 13

toughness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
toughness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
toughness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

toughness is a valid Words With Friends word