Synonyms for

Toughest

Verb / ˈtʌfʌst / Another word for toughest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

most difficult or challenging; able to endure hardship or pain

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

most difficult most challenging most arduous most demanding

Informal

hardest meanest nastiest most brutal

Literary

most unyielding most indomitable most formidable

Antonyms

easiest simplest gentlest weakest softest mildest

Common collocations

  • toughest challenge
  • toughest decision
  • toughest competition
  • toughest opponent
  • toughest material
  • toughest job
  • toughest test

Word family

noun toughness
verb toughen
adjective tough
adverb toughly

Usage note

Toughest is the superlative form of 'tough'. It's commonly used to describe the most difficult or resilient thing in a group. Be mindful of context, as it can refer to physical durability or difficulty of a task.

Example sentences

  1. The toughest part of the race is the last mile.
  2. He is the toughest kid in his class.
  3. This is the toughest math problem I've ever seen.
  4. She has the toughest job in the company.
  5. The toughest decision I ever made was to move away from my family.

Quotes

  • Tough times never last, but tough people do. - Robert H. Schuller
  • The toughest part of getting to the top of the ladder is getting through the crowd at the bottom. - Unknown
  • I am a tough-minded optimist! - Martin Luther King Jr.

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