rigorous
/ˈrɪɡərəs/
adjective
- Very thorough, careful, and exact.
- She created a rigorous study schedule to prepare for the exam.
- The company has rigorous safety standards for all its products.
- The scientist followed a rigorous testing procedure to ensure accurate results.
- Strict and demanding; not lenient.
- The new law imposes rigorous penalties for breaking the rules.
- Our teacher is rigorous about deadlines and will not accept late work.
- The military academy is known for its rigorous training program.
- Harsh or severe in conditions.
- The rigorous climate of the desert makes it difficult to live there.
- The explorers endured a rigorous winter in the mountains.
- They faced a rigorous journey across the ocean in a small boat.