1 : having a rough, uneven surface
▪ the rugged surface of the moon ▪ She did a painting of the region's rugged coastline. 2 of a man's face : having rough but attractive features
▪ People are attracted to his rugged good looks. 3 : strong and determined
▪ rugged pioneers ▪ I admire her rugged individualism. 4 : made to be strong and tough
▪ The chair is made of rugged plastic. ▪ The fabric is lightweight but rugged. 5 : involving great difficulties or challenges : testing your physical, mental, or moral strength
▪ a long and rugged winter ▪ a rugged climb to the top of the mountain ▪ the rugged life of a sailor
▪ the rugged surface of the moon ▪ She did a painting of the region's rugged coastline.
▪ People are attracted to his rugged good looks.
▪ rugged pioneers ▪ I admire her rugged individualism.
▪ The chair is made of rugged plastic. ▪ The fabric is lightweight but rugged.
▪ a long and rugged winter ▪ a rugged climb to the top of the mountain ▪ the rugged life of a sailor
— rug·ged·ly adverb
▪ a ruggedly handsome man
▪ a ruggedly handsome man
— rug·ged·ness noun [noncount]
▪ the ruggedness of the terrain
▪ the ruggedness of the terrain







