What is another word for tough nut?
Pronunciation:
[ tˈʌf nˈʌt], [ tˈʌf nˈʌt], [ t_ˈʌ_f n_ˈʌ_t]
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Synonyms for Tough nut:
adj.
• difficult (adjective) • dogged (adjective)- pertinacious,
- obstinate,
- hanging tough,
- obdurate,
- relentless,
- resolute,
- rigid,
- bullheaded,
- steady,
- inexorable,
- adamant,
- inflexible,
- unflagging,
- unyielding,
- persevering,
- indefatigable,
- stubborn,
- single-minded,
- mulish,
- pigheaded,
- unshakable,
- unbending,
- insistent,
- tenacious,
- firm.
- practical,
- hard,
- tough,
- rational,
- hang tough,
- headstrong,
- hard-boiled,
- cool,
- sensible,
- sober,
- perverse,
- shrewd,
- pragmatic,
- realistic,
- level-headed,
- willful,
- astute.
- rooted,
- dug in,
- unalterable,
- unwavering,
- stable,
- quiescent,
- stuck,
- unchangeable,
- set,
- stand pat,
- impassive,
- immobile,
- uncompromising,
- intransigent,
- constant,
- immutable,
- motionless,
- solid,
- secure,
- stationary,
- fast.
Other synonyms:
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- fighter.
How to use "Tough nut" in context?
The tough nut is a term used to describe a person who is difficult to deal with or a task that is difficult to complete. The phrase is often used in relation to professions such as engineering or law, where the skills and experience needed to complete the task are difficult to come by. The tough nut syndrome is a condition that can affect people in a variety of fields, most notably engineering and law.
The phrase has been used in relation to a number of different tasks, most notably in engineering and law. Engineering tasks can be difficult to complete because they often require a combination of skills and experience that are difficult to find in one individual.
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