rigour

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être extrêmement minutieux, attentif et précis, ou la sévérité et l'austérité d'une condition ou d'une discipline.

A noun referring to the quality of being extremely thorough, careful, and precise, or to the strictness and severity of a condition or discipline.

indénombrable

1. Thoroughness and precisionB2formalbritishscientific

   The quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate, especially in academic or scientific work.

   Rigueur

   • The research was conducted with scientific rigour.
   • His argument lacked intellectual rigour.
   • The rigour of the testing process ensured reliable results.

   Synonymescarefulnessconscientiousnessdiligenceexactnessmeticulousnessprecisionrigorousnessscrupulousnessstrictnessthoroughness

   Antonymescarelessnessimprecisioninexactnessnegligencesloppiness

2. Hardship or severityB2formalbritish

   A condition of hardship, difficulty, or severity that is difficult to endure.

   Rigueur (difficulté, sévérité)

   • The prisoners endured the rigours of a harsh winter.
   • The rigour of the training program pushed the athletes to their limits.
   • They faced the rigours of life in the wilderness.

   Synonymesadversitydifficultyhardshipharshnessordealprivationseveritytribulation

   Antonymescomforteasegentlenessleniencymildness

3. Strictness or austerityC1formalbritish

   Excessive strictness, severity, or lack of leniency in rules or discipline.

   Rigueur (sévérité excessive)

   • The rigour of the school's discipline was criticized by parents.
   • He was known for the rigour of his moral principles.
   • The rigour of the law left no room for exceptions.

   Synonymesausterityharshnessinflexibilityrigidityseveritysternnessstrictnessstringency

   Antonymesflexibilityindulgenceleniencymildnesspermissiveness