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not easily chewed<her steak was so tough that she suggested the waiter use it as a hockey puck>Synonymschewy, leatheryRelated Wordsfibrous, gristly, sinewy, stringy; brittle, crunchy, hardNear Antonymsmushy, softAntonymstender
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able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure<this is a tough plant that easily withstands harsh winters>— see hardy 1
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difficult to endure<tough weather conditions on the top of the mountain all year long>— see harsh 1
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requiring considerable physical or mental effort<even though I studied for it, it's still a tough exam>— see hard 2
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requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling<handled a tough situation with the aplomb and tact of a true diplomat>— see tricky
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