Definitions
- Referring to the most difficult task or challenge among a set of options. - Describing the most challenging level of difficulty in a game, test, or activity. - Talking about the most arduous or demanding physical or mental effort.
- Referring to the most resilient or durable material or object. - Describing the most challenging opponent or competitor in a game, sport, or competition. - Talking about the most difficult or demanding situation or circumstance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is difficult or challenging.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives to modify a noun.
- 3Both words have a superlative form to indicate the highest degree of difficulty.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Hardest refers to the most difficult task or challenge, while toughest refers to the most resilient or durable material or object.
- 2Usage: Hardest is more commonly used to describe mental or physical effort, while toughest is more commonly used to describe objects, situations, or opponents.
- 3Connotation: Hardest has a connotation of difficulty and struggle, while toughest has a connotation of strength and durability.
Remember this!
Hardest and toughest are synonyms that both describe something that is difficult or challenging. However, hardest refers to the most difficult task or challenge, while toughest refers to the most resilient or durable material or object. Additionally, hardest is more commonly used to describe mental or physical effort, while toughest is more commonly used to describe objects, situations, or opponents.
