Words similar to tough

Example sentences for: tough

How can you use “tough” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

It's tough as hell to stay awake."
Once a drug-addled, vicious "Miss Tough Guy," she is now smart, sweet, good, and truly religious.
Tough, Tough Toys for Tough, Tough Boys
But it's tough luck for Joe Avid.
But whatever the outcome, the spot artfully--and literally--puts the best face on a tough sale.