rigor (Meaning)
rigor (n)
something hard to endure
the quality of being valid and rigorous
excessive sternness
rigor (n.)
Rigidity; stiffness.
A sense of chilliness, with contraction of the skin; a convulsive shuddering or tremor, as in the chill preceding a fever.
The becoming stiff or rigid; the state of being rigid; rigidity; stiffness; hardness.
See 1st Rigor, 2.
Severity of climate or season; inclemency; as, the rigor of the storm; the rigors of winter.
Stiffness of opinion or temper; rugged sternness; hardness; relentless severity; hard-heartedness; cruelty.
Exactness without allowance, deviation, or indulgence; strictness; as, the rigor of criticism; to execute a law with rigor; to enforce moral duties with rigor; -- opposed to lenity.
Severity of life; austerity; voluntary submission to pain, abstinence, or mortification.
Violence; force; fury.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rigor
Synonyms:
- embarrassment
- rub
- inconvenience
- nuisance
- misfortune
- hindrance
- knock
- let
- mishap
- obstruction
- catch
- handicap
- inhibition
- hitch
- tribulation
- shackle
- impediment
- interference
- tragedy
- chain
- discomfort
- affliction
- encumbrance
- deterrent
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
rigor Sentence Examples
- The course required intense rigor, demanding students to work tirelessly to master the material.
- The scientist conducted the experiment with scientific rigor, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility.
- The rigor of the mathematical proof left no room for doubt or error.
- The athlete underwent a rigorous training regimen to prepare for the competition.
- The rigor of the academic program provided students with a solid foundation for future success.
- The rigor of the investigation uncovered the hidden truths behind the mystery.
- The rigor of the debate forced both sides to defend their positions with evidence and logic.
- The rigor of the standards ensured that only the most qualified candidates were hired.
- The rigor of the craftsmanship was evident in the intricate details of the artwork.
- The rigor of the experiment's design allowed researchers to draw reliable conclusions.
FAQs About the word rigor
something hard to endure, the quality of being valid and rigorous, excessive sternnessRigidity; stiffness., A sense of chilliness, with contraction of the skin;
hardship, difficulty, trial, obstacle, hurdle,hardness, asperity, adversity, embarrassment, rub
opportunity,opportunity, advantage, advantage, break,break,
The course required intense rigor, demanding students to work tirelessly to master the material.
The scientist conducted the experiment with scientific rigor, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility.
The rigor of the mathematical proof left no room for doubt or error.
The athlete underwent a rigorous training regimen to prepare for the competition.
