THESAURUS

Rigorous Thesaurus

Showing, causing, or favoring rigour/rigor; scrupulously accurate or strict; thorough.

Synonyms for Rigorous

Depending on context, synonyms include painstaking, scrupulous, harsh, strict, hard, stringent.

Antonyms for Rigorous

Common opposites include arbitrary, capricious, whimsical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stringent, hard, tight, demanding, strict, exact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for rigorous?

Possible synonyms include painstaking, scrupulous, harsh, strict, hard.

What is an antonym for rigorous?

Possible antonyms include arbitrary, capricious, whimsical.

Can every synonym replace rigorous?

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