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Tough — US. [tʌf], UK. [tʌf]

 

Main meanings of the word ‘Tough’:

  1. Strong or resilient; able to withstand hardship or difficulty.
  2. Difficult or challenging; requiring considerable effort or determination.
  3. Strict or uncompromising; firm in behavior or attitude.
  4. Cool, brave, or aggressive in a way that others might find intimidating or impressive.

 

10 simple sentences with ‘Tough’:

  • Life can be tough sometimes.
  • Emma is tough enough to handle it.
  • It’s a tough decision to make.
  • He’s facing a tough challenge.
  • The exam was really tough.
  • Tough luck, he missed the train.
  • Jacob is a tough guy to deal with.
  • The journey ahead will be tough.
  • It’s tough to find a solution.
  • The new rules are pretty tough.

 

The sentences with ‘Tough’ from movies:

They have to be tough. – Life Is Beautiful (1997)

I’m sorry you’ve had such a tough go. – Deadpool (2016)

You’re making it tough on yourself, kid. – Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

Maybe I’ve been tough on you. – The Tree of Life (2011)

It’s a tough proposition, Andy. – Casino (1995)

It’s a tough galaxy. – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005)

I’m a tough Texan now. – Giant (1956)

I grew up in a tough neighborhood. – The Untouchables (1987)

Thirteen inches is a tough load. – Boogie Nights (1997)

That’s a tough break, Bob. – RoboCop (1987)

But today, we had a tough one. – Best in Show (2000)

The answers are tough. – The Mother (2023)

Or what, tough guy? – Man of Steel (2013)

Very tough thing to accomplish, by the way. – The Break-Up (2006)

She’s a tough little girl. – Spirited Away (2001)

But it’s tough on you, Miss Brock. – 42nd Street (1933)

Who’s a tough guy? – Reservoir Dogs (1992)

You’re not so tough. – Waterworld (1995)

Shouldn’t be too tough. – Armageddon (1998)

It makes me look so tough. – The Social Network (2010)

Yeah, real tough. – FastFive (2011)

Nestor says hang tough. – Oceans Thirteen (2007)

You’re a tough customer! – Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (1997)

That kid is tough as nails. – Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)

Now, listen, these Detroit guys can be tough. – Up In The Air (2009)

Keep calling me vermin, tough guy! – Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Tonight might be a little tough. – Hancock (2008)

You gotta be tough. – Jerry Maguire (1996)

We’re a pretty tough breed up here. – Crocodile Dundee (1986)

All right, tough guy, take it off. – Transformers (2007)

It’s a tough one. – A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

He’s tough, but it’s like tough love. – Gran Turismo (2023)

Set him down, tough guy. – Spider-Man (2002)

Leo was tough. – Last Action Hero (1993)

Tough night? – Mystic River (2003)

It’s gonna be a tough campaign. – Red White and Royal Blue (2023)

Tough break for her. – Them! (1954)

Well, got to make some tough calls ahead. – The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Tough last round. – Exam (2009)

That is a tough marlin to hook. – Sound of Freedom (2023)

Yeah, he’s been going through tough times. – See You On Venus (2023)

That cop was tough. – The Departed (2006)

I didn’t know you’d be so tough. – Migration (2023)

You think you’re tough, skinny-bones Jones? – Malcolm & Marie (2021)

It was tough. – Fast X (2023)

This is a tough room. – Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

That’s got to be tough. – Contact (1997)

You’re not so tough now. – Police Academy (1984)

Well, life’s full of tough choices, isn’t? – The Little Mermaid (2023)

A tough day. – Citizen Kane (1941)

It’s tough, ain’t it? – Commando (1985)

Tough, good energy. – The Lion King (2019)

It’s tough all over, all right? – Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

Pretty tough for a valet, this fella. – Titanic (1997)

People see me fight, say I’m pretty tough. – Million Dollar Baby (2004)