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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.

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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.

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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   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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   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.

7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of rugged – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.

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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

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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

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    sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring. “with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture” synonyms: knockabout. suitable for rough use. sturdy, tough. substantially made or constructed.