unrigorous
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- adjective
- /ʌnˈrɪɡərəs/
- But it is also possible that there is wisdom embedded in their unrigorous impressions, especially given the absence of anyone making the contrary claim (there may be those who deny that Justices drift to the left, but I know of nobody who argues that they systematically drift to the right).
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Watch on YouTubeAlmost everybody is able to be unrigorous and inconsistent with the things that they say.
- Almost everybody is able to be unrigorous and inconsistent with the things that they say.
Examples
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The study received criticism for its unrigorous methods and lack of evidence.
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On the other hand, aside from some support for engineering during the 1960s and 70s, the system has provided little graduate education and unrigorous undergraduate education, reflecting the strong role of corporate training.
Academic text (1993) -
Almost everybody is able to be unrigorous and inconsistent with the things that they say.
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I think that criticism is extremely intellectually sloppy and unrigorous.
Blog text (18) -
His unrigorous approach to problem-solving often led to overlooked details.
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The professor warned that unrigorous analysis could result in misleading conclusions.
Synonyms
Not done in an organized or planned way
Antonyms
How Rigorous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unrigorous is un- 'not' plus rigorous, which comes from a root meaning 'stiff' or 'strict' and is the same root as rigid. So, unrigorous means 'not strict' or 'not careful', which is why an unrigorous method is not reliable.