toughness


toughness (http://definr.com/toughness)

     n 1: enduring strength and energy [syn: stamina, staying power]
     2: the property of being big and strong [syn: huskiness, ruggedness]
     3: the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability
        to absorb considerable energy before cracking [syn: temper]
     4: impressive difficulty [syn: formidability]