overrigorous

Meanings

• adjective

  Excessively rigorous or demanding; going beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

  - "The overrigorous coach demanded extra practice hours from her athletes."
  - "The overrigorous exam was too difficult for some students."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overrigorous
harbor , labor , major

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Variants

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overgenerous , overgenerously

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Forms

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overrigorously, overrigorousness

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Etymology

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The term 'overrigorous' is derived from the Latin word 'super' meaning 'above' and 'regere' meaning 'to rule' or 'to govern'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overrigorous' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The opposite of 'overrigorous' is 'underwhelming'.

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Related Concepts

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1. workaholic: A person who is overly focused on work, often to the detriment of their personal life and health.

2. perfectionism: A personality trait characterized by a desire to achieve flawlessness and a sense of dissatisfaction with anything less than perfect.

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Culture

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Overrigorous is often used in the context of education and training, where excessive demands or expectations can hinder progress and lead to burnout.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'overrigorous' by associating it with 'over' and 'rigor', meaning 'excessive rigor'.

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