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tough

adjectivemasculine/feminineinformalcommon/fɨ.ˈʁa.du/fer·ra·do

Definition

1

(Informal) Very difficult, arduous, complicated, or demanding. Can also mean in bad shape or very tired.

Usage examples

That exam was really tough!
I got home dead tired.

Common combinations

tough jobtough daytough problemtough schedule

Idiomatic expressions

  • To be screwed. (to be in great difficulty or a very bad situation)