Rigorous synonyms and antonyms
rĭg'ər-əs
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The definition of severe is someone or something that is very serious, harsh or critical.
Unyielding in severity or strictness; unrelenting:
lenient (antonym)
Not harsh or severe in disciplining, punishing, judging, etc.; mild; merciful; clement
Complete in every particular:
accurate (related)
Acting or performing with care and precision; meticulous:
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Burdensome; wearing:
Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.
Stating opinion in an assertive or arrogant manner
Of or characteristic of ascetics or asceticism; self-denying; austere
Hard to lift or move because of great weight; weighty
careful (related)
The definition of careful is someone or something that works or thinks in a cautious, thorough or thoughtful way.
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Having a severe or stern look, manner, etc.; forbidding
The definition of burdensome is something that is hard to deal with, or that places too great of expectations.
Requiring the full application of one's abilities, attention, or resources:
Conforming to standards; proper:
Difficult to endure; causing hardship or suffering:
The definition of harsh is someone or something unpleasant to the senses or feelings, or someone who is crude or extremely cruel.
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Lacking mercy or leniency; harsh
Troublesome or oppressive; burdensome.
Difficult to cope with; causing hardship or depressed spirits:
Demanding great effort, ability, or endurance:
The definition of stern is someone who is very serious or strict.
Containing much alcohol
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Severe in discipline.
Constricted; tight:
The definition of trying is defined as an irritating person or thing.
Not willing to change or be persuaded; resolute:
lax (antonym)
Slack; of a loose texture; not rigid or tight
slapdash (antonym)
Hasty, careless, impetuous, etc.
easy (antonym)
Free from worry, anxiety, trouble, or pain:
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easy-going (antonym)
Alternative spelling of easygoing.
mild (antonym)
Having a soft, pleasant taste or flavor; not strong, sour, bitter, biting, or sharp
loose (antonym)
Not compact or dense in arrangement or structure.
The definition of arduous is a way of describing something that is extremely tiring and difficult.
Requiring great physical exertion
Requiring much effort or attention:
(Often of a person, or a horse, etc) Hard to manage, uncooperative, troublesome.
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Demanding great care, patience, effort, etc.; arduous
Requiring more than is reasonable; demanding; exacting
Difficult to undertake, surmount, or defeat:
Marked by or requiring long, hard work:
Difficult to travel over or through:
Difficult to endure; severe; harsh:
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Faithful to the original:
The definition of faithful is someone who is loyal and reliable or someone with a strong religious belief.
In or into a satisfactory state or condition:
The definition of true is being loyal, something that is real, factually correct, accurate or provable.
Honest; truthful:
Corresponding with reality or facts
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usual (related)
Most commonly occurring
honest (related)
(Obs.) Held in respect; honorable
real (related)
Relating to, being, or having value reckoned by actual purchasing power:
Leaving little empty space through compression; compact:
definite (related)
Clearly developed or firmly decided:
Having considerable weight; heavy.
thorough (related)
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rigourous (related)
rigorously (related)
systematic (related)
robust (related)
consistent (related)
rigour (related)
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