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   Rug·ged

   /ˈrəɡəd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface: "a rugged coastline" Similar roughunevenbumpyrockystonyirregularpittedbroken upjaggedcraggyprecipitousOpposite smooth
   • ▪ (of a machine or other manufactured object) strongly made and capable of withstanding rough handling: "the binoculars are compact, lightweight, and rugged" Similar durablerobuststurdystrongstrongly madehardwearingbuilt to lasttoughresilientOpposite flimsyfragile
   • ▪ having or requiring toughness and determination: "a week of rugged, demanding adventure at an outdoor training center" Similar austeretoughharshspartanexactingtaxingdemandingdifficulthardarduousrigorousstrenuousonerousuncompromisingunwaveringunflinchingfirmtenaciousdeterminedresoluteOpposite easyineffectualfeeble
   • ▪ having attractively strong, rough-hewn features (typically used of a man): "he was known for his rugged good looks" Similar well builtburlystrongbig and strongmuscularmusclybrawnystrappingchunkyhuskybroad-shoulderedpowerfully builtmuscle-boundtoughhardyrobuststurdyvigoroushale and heartylustysolidmightyinformal:hunkybeefyhulkingrippedshreddedbuffdated:stalwartliterary:thewystarkstrongcraggyrough-hewnrough-texturedmanlymasculineirregularweather-beatenweatheredOpposite frailweedyskinnydelicatepretty

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘shaggy’, also (of a horse) ‘rough-coated’): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Swedish rugga ‘roughen’, also with rug.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ruggedly adverb
   • 2. ruggedness noun

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   1. : having a rough uneven surface : jagged. rugged mountains. 2. a. : seamed with wrinkles and furrows : weathered—used of a human face. b. : showing facial signs of strength. rugged good looks. 3. a. : presenting a severe test of ability, stamina, or resolution. b. : strongly built or constituted : robust.

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   RUGGED meaning: 1. (of land) wild and not even; not easy to travel over: 2. strong and simple; not delicate: 3…. Learn more.

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   RUGGED definition: 1. (of land) wild and not even; not easy to travel over: 2. strong and simple; not delicate: 3…. Learn more.

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   1. having a roughly broken, rocky, hilly, or jagged surface. 2. roughly irregular, heavy, or hard in outline or form: Lincoln's rugged features. 3. (of a face) wrinkled or furrowed. 4. rough, harsh, or severe: a rugged life. 5. capable of enduring hardship, wear, etc.: a rugged floor covering.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRUGGED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. having irregular projections and depressions; uneven in surface or contour; rough; wrinkled. rugged ground, a rugged coast. 2. strong, irregular, and wrinkled. said of the face or facial features. 3. stormy; tempestuous. rugged weather.

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   Terrain that is broken and uneven is called rugged. If you want an easy hike, you should stay away from the rugged coastline. That rocky shoreline is definitely for the more experienced hikers. The same sense of unevenness applies to other things that are described as rugged.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrugged adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of rugged adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   RUGGED meaning: 1. If an area of land is rugged, it looks rough and has lots of rocks: 2. If a man looks rugged…. Learn more.

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    A complete guide to the word "RUGGED": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    Synonyms for RUGGED: sturdy, hardy, strong, tough, stout, hardened, durable, vigorous; Antonyms of RUGGED: soft, weak, delicate, worn, tender, fragile, weakened, emasculated.