ruggedness

• Cualidad de ser robusto o resistente, que también describe lo accidentado o irregular de una superficie, o la dificultad o severidad de una tarea o condición.

A noun referring to the quality of being physically strong and sturdy, or the property of having an uneven surface, or the characteristic of being challenging to accomplish.

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1. Physical strength and sturdinessB2formal

   The quality of being physically strong, durable, and able to withstand harsh conditions.

   Robustez física

   • The ruggedness of the mountain climber allowed him to endure the extreme cold.
   • The vehicle's ruggedness makes it ideal for off-road adventures.
   • His ruggedness was evident in his ability to carry heavy loads for miles.

   Sinónimosdurabilityhardinessresiliencerobustnesssoliditystrengthsturdinesstoughness

   Antónimosdelicacyfragilityfrailtyweakness

2. Uneven terrainB2formal

   The quality of a surface being rough, irregular, or uneven, especially in a natural landscape.

   Escabrosidad del terreno

   • The ruggedness of the coastline made it difficult to build a road.
   • Hikers must be prepared for the ruggedness of the trail.
   • The ruggedness of the terrain challenged even the most experienced explorers.

   Sinónimosirregularityjaggednessrockinessroughnessunevenness

   Antónimosevennessflatnesssmoothness

3. Difficulty or hardshipC1formal

   The quality of being difficult, demanding, or requiring great effort to accomplish.

   Dificultad o adversidad

   • The ruggedness of the training program weeded out the less determined candidates.
   • She was not prepared for the ruggedness of the new job's demands.
   • The ruggedness of the economic conditions forced many businesses to close.

   Sinónimosarduousnessdifficultyhardshiprigorseveritystrenuousnesstoughness

   Antónimoseasefacilitysimplicity