What does "Tough" mean?

difficult, hard

Synonym: difficult, challenging Opposite: easy, simple

"Tough" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Oh, that must have been really... uh... tough.

Black Mirror S3E2

This week was tough.

Breaking Bad S2E12

you're so mysterious and tough.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E6

Tough.

Doctor Who S1E7

You think you're tough now?

Euphoria S1E8

OK, that one was a little tougher.

Finding Nemo

Shrimping is tough.

Forrest Gump

Joey: : Ahhh, that's alright. Y'know, that's a tough hand to beat.

Friends S1E18

"Tough" in TV shows & movies

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