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   rugged

   /ˈrʌɡɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface: "a rugged coastline" Similar roughunevenbumpyrockystonyirregularpittedbroken upjaggedcraggyprecipitousOpposite smooth
   • ▪ 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
   • 2. (of clothing, equipment, etc.) strongly made and capable of withstanding rough handling: "the binoculars are compact, lightweight, and rugged" Similar durablerobuststurdystrongstrongly madehard-wearingbuilt to lasttoughresilientOpposite flimsyfragile
   • ▪ having or requiring toughness and determination: "a week of rugged, demanding adventure at an outdoor training centre" Similar austeretoughharshspartanexactingtaxingdemandingdifficulthardarduousrigorousstrenuousonerousuncompromisingunwaveringunflinchingfirmtenaciousdeterminedresoluteOpposite easyineffectualfeeble

   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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   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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   The meaning of RUGGED is having a rough uneven surface : jagged. How to use rugged in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rugged.

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   strong and simple; not delicate: Jeeps are rugged vehicles, designed for rough conditions. If a man's face is rugged, it is strongly and attractively formed: She fell for his rugged good looks. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

5. 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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   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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   1. having an uneven or jagged surface. 2. rocky or steep: rugged scenery. 3. (of the face) strong-featured or furrowed. 4. rough, severe, or stern in character. 5. without refinement or culture; rude: rugged manners. 6. involving hardship; harsh: he leads a rugged life in the mountains. 7. difficult or hard: a rugged test.

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   If someone tells a man that he has a rugged face, it's meant to compliment his rough, strong looks. Rugged can also describe something that is steady, sturdy, and strong. Only your rugged constitution will keep you alive in that period of famine between your after school snack and dinner.

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   If you describe someone's character as rugged, you mean that they are strong and determined, and have the ability to cope with difficult situations. [approval] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'rugged' American English: rʌgɪd British English: rʌgɪd. More. Synonyms of 'rugged' • rocky, broken, rough [...] • strong-featured, lined, worn [...]

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › ruggedrugged | meaning of rugged in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    rugged meaning, definition, what is rugged: land that is rugged is rough and uneven: Learn more.

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    Rugged Definition. rŭgĭd. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Verb. Filter. adjective. ruggeder, ruggedest. Having irregular projections and depressions; uneven in surface or contour; rough; wrinkled. Rugged ground, a rugged coast. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.