Toughened
Pronunciation: /ˈtʌfənd/
Toughened (adj)
- Made harder and more resistant to damage, so it can be used for longer without breaking.
- Having become less easily hurt or upset after difficult experiences.
- Difficult to manage, handle, or defeat; requiring effort and patience.
Toughened (adjective)
Examples
- The glass was toughened to resist impact.
- The team toughened the rules to prevent mistakes.