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June 20, 2020 Word of the Day

rugged /ˈrʌgəd/ adjective
rugged
/ˈrʌgəd/
adjective
Walking over rugged mountain terrain in Malaysia
Walking over rugged mountain terrain in Malaysia
Definition of RUGGED

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

ruggedly adverb

  • a ruggedly handsome man

ruggedness noun [noncount]

  • the ruggedness of the terrain

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