rigorous

rigoroso, scrupoloso

Molto attento, preciso e severo nel seguire regole o controllare ogni dettaglio.

In inglese semplice: Very careful, exact, and strict about following rules or checking every detail.

• The tests were rigorous.
• Every applicant faces a rigorous selection process.
• Her research methods are more rigorous than ours.

Sinonimi: thorough, strict, meticulous

Contrari: lax, sloppy

Espressioni comuni: rigorous testing, rigorous standards, rigorous analysis, rigorous proof

arduo, faticoso, impegnativo

Molto difficile e impegnativo, spesso sgradevole o tale da richiedere grande sforzo.

In inglese semplice: Very difficult and demanding, often causing discomfort or requiring great effort.

• The climb was rigorous.
• They completed a rigorous course of physical training.
• A rigorous journey through deep snow left us exhausted.

Sinonimi: arduous, demanding, strenuous

Contrari: easy

Espressioni comuni: rigorous exercise, rigorous journey, rigorous physical training

rigido, severo, intenso

Molto intenso o severo, soprattutto quando si parla del freddo.

In inglese semplice: Very severe or intense, especially when describing cold weather.

• A rigorous winter followed.
• The rigorous cold damaged many young trees.
• Few crops survived in that rigorous climate.

Sinonimi: severe, harsh, intense

Contrari: mild

Espressioni comuni: rigorous winter, rigorous climate, rigorous cold