rigorousness
- noun
- /ˈrɪɡərəsnəs/
- The rigorousness of the military training pushed many recruits to their limits.
Examples
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She was taken aback by the rigorousness of the exam, which tested every detail of the syllabus.
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Only the strongest plants can survive the rigorousness of an alpine winter.
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The rigorousness of the training program surprised many participants.
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She admired his rigorousness in maintaining high standards.
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Only the strongest plants can survive the rigorousness of an alpine winter.
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The rigorousness of the military training pushed many recruits to their limits.
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She was taken aback by the rigorousness of the exam, which tested every detail of the syllabus.
Synonyms
A time of serious difficulty, often with little money or food
Harsh physical or mental conditions that are hard to bear
A situation or task that is hard to deal with
Being very strict and harsh when judging or punishing people
Very severe or unkind treatment that causes harm
Being very firm about rules and making people follow them
A harsh, unpleasant quality that makes people feel afraid or worried
A strong, heavy feeling that makes people feel trapped or uncomfortable
A high level of strict control in rules or policies that leaves little freedom
Being very strict about rules and making people follow them
How strong and harmful something is, like pain or bad weather
A quality that makes pain or trouble very hard to stand
A state that is impossible to accept or bear
Very harsh conditions that are difficult to live in
A strong need for things to be done very carefully with attention to small details
Antonyms
How Severe
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Rigorousness comes from the root rigor, which means 'stiffness' or 'hardness' and is like the word rigid, and it was used for things that are severe. So rigorousness can also mean a harsh or very difficult quality that is hard to bear.