RUGGEDNESS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

ruggedness

noun

Definition of ruggedness

as in toughness

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Recent Examples of ruggedness His upside hinges on his ruggedness as a tackler and his feel in zone coverages. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is the most capable smartwatch in Samsung's lineup, justifying its premium price with massive upgrades in endurance, screen visibility, and ruggedness. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Selected four picks behind fellow first-rounder Christian Anderson, who had his moments in Las Vegas as well, Steinbach showed ruggedness and a penchant for playing through contact. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Despite the fact that young women and girls had been welcomed into the organization since 2019, Hegseth seemed to want to restore an older view of Scouting and summer camps, one centered on masculine ideals of ruggedness, individuality and muscular nationalism. — Derek H. Alderman, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 In developing the mattress, Nissan aimed for a mix of camping comfort and haul-anywhere ruggedness. — C.c. Weiss may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026 This tank is widely considered the greatest tank of World War II (including several German generals) due to its ruggedness, firepower, armor protection, and simple design, which facilitated mass production. — Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026 Starting at only $33,995, the Crosstrek Hybrid offers a blend of fuel efficiency, ruggedness, and brand reliability, as 97% of all Subaru’s sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today. — Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 But for Mann, the new militarized zone could take away some of the thrill of hiking from Mexico to Canada and the idealized ruggedness of the experience. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Kacmarek and Herman have had impressive camps, showcasing the toughness Jeff Hafley wants to be his team’s identity.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Don’t ever doubt the toughness of Max Eldridge from Corona Santiago High.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of toughness

Noun

But the country's key stock benchmarks are struggling to reflect that strength, hinting at a festering disconnect between markets and the economy.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
She was invested in young women and keeping the door open for the next generation of leaders, and her advocacy was always about fighting for the strength, intelligence, and dignity of women everywhere.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

The cold hardiness of muhly grasses ranges from Zone 5 (rose muhly) to Zone 7 (pink muhly and Lindheimer’s muhly).

— Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
And there are times when, even experts admit to not doing a thorough cleaning before repotting, based on the hardiness of the plant.

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of hardiness

Noun

This one play offers a new snapshot of just how involved playing quarterback is and how much mental stamina and awareness will always be folded in.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
That might be due to grit, stamina—or a little psychological trick called a coping mantra.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of stamina

Noun

Generic industry multiples are insufficient; true valuation depends on risk factors like owner independence, revenue diversification, growth, and financial cleanliness.

— Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Consuming raw foods skips the cooking step that often reduces harmful bacteria, so knowing your source and paying attention to freshness, cleanliness, and proper handling becomes even more important, Morris adds.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleanliness

Noun

Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigor

Noun

Having your full vitality restored to you after a long period of feeling drained, lacking in confidence, and low on gas deserves a full celebration.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of vitality

Noun

This deployment included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 250 days, which caused concerns following reports of deteriorating mental health among the crew and shortages of supplies including food and hygiene products.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of hygiene

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