Synonyms of rigors

rigors

noun

plural of rigor

as in hardships

something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal

hard-bitten folk who survived many rigors on the way to the promised land

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hardships
• difficulties
• obstacles
• adversities
• asperities
• trials
• hurdles
• discomforts
• tribulations
• inconveniences
• nuisances
• misfortunes
• impediments
• tragedies
• obstructions
• mishaps
• embarrassments
• trammels
• hindrances
• interferences
• afflictions
• shackles
• handicaps
• snags
• manacles
• inhibitions
• encumbrances
• lets
• clogs
• knocks
• hitches
• rubs
• deterrents
• chains
• stops
• fetters
• catches
• crimps
• blocks
• humps
• pons asinorums
• checks
• bars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opportunities
• advantages
• breaks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rigors

Tryfman said the heavy caseload of a public defender has prepared her for the bench’s rigors. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The overuse comes mainly from talking, not singing, Dasha tells Billboard, and from the rigors of the road. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

The rigors test not just your innovation but also your resilience, strategy and commitment. — Dennis Calvert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

At 31, the rigors of playing in the NFL have surely had an effect on his body. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

As the rigors of life under the big tent became too much, Danch gravitated toward wine. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Just a small interval on the playground every morning and afternoon was enough to unleash us from the daily rigors of classroom routine. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

Asked about how the rigors of playing in the Big Ten prepped his IU team for the playoffs, Cignetti served up one of his signature smirks. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

However, technology progresses quickly and warships age even quicker under the rigors of training, patrols, and deployments. — David Szondy july 01, New Atlas, 1 July 2026