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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUGGED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

   • English (US)

     strong and simple; not delicate: Jeeps are rugged vehicles,...

   • Znaczenie Rugged, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     RUGGED definicja: 1. (of land) wild and not even; not easy...

   • Rugged: Malay Translation

     rugged translate: tidak rata, kuat. Learn more in the...

   • Rugged: Catalan Translation

     rugged - definition, audio pronunciation and more for...

   • Rugged: Korean Translation

     RUGGED translate: 바위가 많은. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Rugged: German Translation

     rugged translate: zerklüftet, rau. Learn more in the...

   • Rugby Union

     RUGBY UNION definition: 1. a form of rugby with 15 players...

   • Simplified

     RUGGED translate: 不平的, （土地）荒芜崎岖的；崎岖难行的, 结实的,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ruggedRugged Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the adjective rugged, such as having a rough surface, a strong character, or a severe test. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRUGGED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of the adjective 'rugged' in British and American English. Find out how to use 'rugged' to describe land, face, character, equipment, and more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › ruggedRugged - definition of rugged by The Free Dictionary

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   Rugged means having a rough irregular surface, strong features, sturdy build, or demanding great effort. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of rugged from various dictionaries and thesaurus.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › ruggedrugged adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRUGGED | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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