rigor

[rig-er] / ˈrɪg ər /

NOUN

strictness, exactness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuracy austerity difficulty firmness hardship harshness ordeal precision rigidity tenacity tribulation vicissitude

STRONG

affliction asperity conscientiousness conventionalism exactitude hardness inclemency inflexibility intolerance meticulousness obduracy preciseness privation punctiliousness roughness severity sternness stiffness stringency suffering thoroughness traditionalism trial visitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness ease happiness inaccuracy peace pleasure weakness

STRONG

health kindness

WEAK

elasticity flexibility leniency pliability

Example Sentences

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But they again struggled when faced with the rigours of breaking down a Premier League defence after gifting the Cherries a 2-0 lead.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

However, the 22-year-old has struggled to adjust to the physical rigours of the Premier League.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

Newcastle clearly require further reinforcements to cope with the rigours of Europe, but a couple of new arrivals did still impress on Friday night.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

If his body can stand up to the rigours of Test cricket.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

"It is easy to see that the present generation are unaccustomed to the rigours of war."

From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar

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