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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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   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.

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

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.

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

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   adj. 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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ruggedRugged - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordRUGGED - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   All you need to know about "RUGGED" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRUGGED - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    Definitions of 'rugged' 1. A rugged area of land is uneven and covered with rocks, with few trees or plants. [literary] [...] 2. If you describe a man as rugged, you mean that he has strong, masculine features. [literary, approval] [...] 3.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRUGGED | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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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.