ruggedness

• Nom désignant la qualité de ce qui est robuste, résistant ou difficile à entamer, ainsi que le caractère accidenté ou inégal d'une surface, ou encore le degré de difficulté d'une tâche.

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.

indénombrable

1. Physical strength and sturdinessB2formal

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

   Robustesse physique

   • 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.

   Synonymesdurabilityhardinessresiliencerobustnesssoliditystrengthsturdinesstoughness

   Antonymesdelicacyfragilityfrailtyweakness

2. Uneven terrainB2formal

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

   ruosité du terrain

   • 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.

   Synonymesirregularityjaggednessrockinessroughnessunevenness

   Antonymesevennessflatnesssmoothness

3. Difficulty or hardshipC1formal

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

   Difficulté, caractère pénible

   • 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.

   Synonymesarduousnessdifficultyhardshiprigorseveritystrenuousnesstoughness

   Antonymeseasefacilitysimplicity