ruggedness

noun

Definition of ruggednessnext
as in toughness

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  1. toughness
  2. strength
  3. stamina
  4. cleanliness
  5. vigor
  6. vitality
  7. hygiene
Noun
  • Despite having no training camp — or playing in a preseason game or even having a padded practice — Hunt demonstrated his toughness, tenacity and perseverance this season to lead the Chiefs with 200 rushing attempts for 728 yards and seven touchdowns.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Number three is gratitude, which is directly linked to inner peace, inner strength and mental toughness.
    Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of toughness
Noun
  • Feelings of despair and hopelessness prevail but there is also a vast amount of strength and a want to do something to help.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Over the past few years, the strength of the U.S. economy and the job market have surprised almost everyone.
    PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Large-bodied and strong, at 6-5, 235 pounds, Ortiz should have the stamina to withstand the rigors of an entire season at the big league level.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • For someone who has played sparingly, Adams’ endurance and stamina were noteworthy.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of stamina
Noun
  • Its connotation of gloominess or lack of cleanliness has remained consistent over time.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Adams also addressed the issue of cleanliness in the city’s parks, saying the city would add a second cleaning shift to spots at over 60 parks around the city.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of cleanliness
Noun
  • None of this is news to the people who hold down the fort at the once-insanely-lucrative regional sports networks, a subset of the programming ecosystem that arguably has been clobbered with more frequency and vigor than any other element.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • And taken together, his books reflect the abounding curiosity and vigor that defined his approach to life.
    Rick Rojas, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • As education continues to shape urban vitality, moving to one of these education-rich cities can offer academic and professional opportunities to set your child up for success in the Ivy League college admissions process.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Cleveland ranks among the nation's worst-performing big cities in terms of economic vitality, but improvements could be on the way.
    Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Continue to wash your hair regularly with shampoo and water for good hygiene.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Have an embarrassing news story involving food hygiene.
    Carl Anka, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of hygiene
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