slightly tough

Examples (10)

• The steak was slightly tough, but still edible.
• She found the new exercise routine slightly tough at first.
• The questions on the exam were slightly tough for the average student.
• Despite the rain, the fabric remained slightly tough and durable.
• The negotiation process proved to be slightly tough, requiring extra effort.
• His new manager is slightly tough but always fair in her judgments.
• Navigating the bureaucracy felt slightly tough for first-time applicants.
• The economic conditions have been slightly tough for many small businesses this year.
• It was a slightly tough decision, but ultimately, it was the right one.
• The old leather on the armchair was slightly tough to the touch.