rigorous

• Beschreibt etwas, das äußerst gründlich, sorgfältig und streng ist, oft im Zusammenhang mit Regeln, Verfahren oder wissenschaftlicher Arbeit.

Describes something that is extremely thorough, careful, and strict, often in the context of rules, procedures, or academic study.

1. Thorough and strictB2formal

   Extremely thorough, careful, and demanding high standards.

   Gründlich und streng

   • The university has a rigorous academic program.
   • The product underwent rigorous testing before release.
   • She followed a rigorous training schedule for the marathon.

   Synonymecarefulconscientiousdemandingexactingmeticulousprecisescrupulousstrictstringentthorough

   Antonymecarelesslaxlenientnegligentperfunctoryslipshodsloppysuperficial

2. Harsh or severeB2formal

   Describing conditions that are difficult, strict, or uncomfortable.

   Hart oder streng

   • The prisoners endured rigorous conditions in the camp.
   • The winter was rigorous, with temperatures dropping below zero.
   • The rigorous climate made farming nearly impossible.

   Synonymeausteredemandinghardharshinclementseveresternstrictstringenttough

   Antonymeeasygentleindulgentlenientmildpermissive