| 单词 | thesaurus/tough |
| 释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms oftoughin EnglishtoughThesaurus>strict>tough These are words and phrases related totough. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of tough. STRICTWe need tough new measures to combat crime. Synonyms and examples strict Her parents were very strict. firm I was always very firm with my children. take a hard line on The school takes a hard line on bullying. authoritariandisapproving The country was under the rule of an authoritarian leader. stringent Stringent safety regulations were introduced after the accident. tight Tighter security has resulted in longer waits at airports. draconianformal He criticized the draconian measures used by the police in controlling the demonstrators. Antonym and example lax His parents are very lax. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms oftough. Learn moreA person, rule, law, etc. that isstrictlimits your freedom to act the way you want. HAVING A LOT OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL STRENGTHThe rebels proved to be a tough opponent. Synonyms and examples strong He is a big, strong man. powerful He is the most powerful fighter I have seen in a boxing ring. muscular He is tall with a muscular body. muscled She has worked hard to achieve that muscled body. musclyUKinformal He has a flat stomach and muscly arms. brawny A group of brawny rugby players started warming up. rippedinformal She's totally ripped. shreddedinformal What is the best way to get shredded? resilient Kids are very resilient when they have to be. mightyliterary 3,000 years ago a mighty warrior set out to conquer the world. Antonym and example weak She doesn't want to be seen as a weak little woman. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms oftough. See also intense fierce deep deep-seated profound passionate ardent uncontrollable overwhelming overpowering irresistible sturdy solid hard-wearing durable robust indestructible heavy-duty hardy Learn moreIf a person is strong, theyhave a lot of physical or mental strength. A strong feeling isfelt or experienced with a lot of force. A strong object, material, etc.does not break easily. NOT BREAKING EASILYCeramic tiles are tougher than plastic shower screens. Synonyms and examples strong You will need a strong cardboard box to carry all those books. sturdy You'll need sturdy boots for this weather. solid You will need to build a good solid base for your shed. hard-wearing Cotton canvas is the most hard-wearing fabric. durable Stainless steel pans are very durable. robust The camera is robust enough to be used by younger children. indestructible Titanium is virtually indestructible. heavy-duty Oil a large piece of heavy-duty foil. hardy These plants are extremely hardy will grow almost anywhere. Antonym and example fragile Don't sit on that table - it's fragile and will break. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms oftough. See also powerful muscular muscled musclyUKinformal brawny rippedinformal shreddedinformal resilient mightyliterary intense fierce deep deep-seated profound passionate ardent uncontrollable overwhelming overpowering irresistible Learn moreIf a person is strong, theyhave a lot of physical or mental strength. A strong feeling isfelt or experienced with a lot of force. A strong object, material, etc.does not break easily. RESULTING IN BAD THINGS HAPPENING BY CHANCE"Ah, I just missed the deadline!" "Oh, that's tough, mate." Synonyms and examples unlucky An unlucky bounce led to the winning goal against the home team. unfortunate No one was to blame - it was just an unfortunate accident. ill-fated Seven crew members were killed on the ill-fated voyage. ill-starredliterary His ill-starred reign began with a famine and ended with civil war. foredoomedliterary They sent the wrong envoy to the peace talks - the negotiations were foredoomed. cursed It's just randomly shut down again! This computer is cursed. jinxed That house has been bought and immediately put up for sale again four times in the last two years. It's jinxed. Antonyms and examples lucky I keep this rabbit's foot as a little lucky charm. fortunate Are you waiting for a taxi? How fortunate! We can ride together, then. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms oftough. See also hapless star-crossedliterary lucklessliterary in the wrong place at the wrong time draw/get the short strawinformal get the short end of the stickUSandAustralian English Learn moreIf you are unlucky,bad things happen to you by chance. If something, such as an event or a result, is unlucky, itresults in bad things happening by chance. |
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