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Rigorous vs Bitter - What's the difference?

rigorous | bitter | Related terms |

Rigorous is a related term of bitter.


As adjectives the difference between rigorous and bitter

is that rigorous is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration while bitter is having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).

As a noun bitter is

(usually in the plural bitters) a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

As a verb bitter is

to make bitter.

Hardly vs Rigorous - What's the difference?

hardly | rigorous | Related terms |

Hardly is a related term of rigorous.


As an adverb hardly

is (manner|obsolete) firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.

As an interjection hardly

is not really.

As an adjective rigorous is

manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration.

Constrained vs Rigorous - What's the difference?

constrained | rigorous | Related terms |

Constrained is a related term of rigorous.


As adjectives the difference between constrained and rigorous

is that constrained is within close bounds; confined while rigorous is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration.

As a verb constrained

is (constrain).

Rigorous vs Gruelling - What's the difference?

rigorous | gruelling |


As adjectives the difference between rigorous and gruelling

is that rigorous is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration while gruelling is so difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted; backbreaking.

Rigorous vs Unmitigated - What's the difference?

rigorous | unmitigated | Related terms |

Rigorous is a related term of unmitigated.


As adjectives the difference between rigorous and unmitigated

is that rigorous is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration while unmitigated is not mitigated.

Rigorous vs Acrimonious - What's the difference?

rigorous | acrimonious | Related terms |

Rigorous is a related term of acrimonious.


As adjectives the difference between rigorous and acrimonious

is that rigorous is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration while acrimonious is angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter; mean-spirited; sharp in language or tone.

Inflexible vs Rigorous - What's the difference?

inflexible | rigorous | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between inflexible and rigorous

is that inflexible is not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding while rigorous is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration.

Enterprising vs Rigorous - What's the difference?

enterprising | rigorous |


As adjectives the difference between enterprising and rigorous

is that enterprising is displaying bravery and daring in the attempt of some task while rigorous is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration.

Challenge vs Rigorous - What's the difference?

challenge | rigorous |


As a verb challenge

is .

As an adjective rigorous is

manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration.

Rigorous vs Discreet - What's the difference?

rigorous | discreet |


As adjectives the difference between rigorous and discreet

is that rigorous is manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigour; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration while discreet is respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic.

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