Skip to main content

ruggedHaving a rough, uneven, or rocky surface; characterized by harsh or difficult conditions. Can also describe someone as tough and hardy.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface; characterized by harsh or difficult conditions. Can also describe someone as tough and hardy.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrʌɡɪd/

Korean meaning: 험준한, 거친, 튼튼한, 강인한

Korean pronunciation: 러기드 (강세: 러)

Example Sentences

  • My phone survived the camping trip thanks to its rugged case - it's tougher than my relationship with vegetables!
  • The rugged mountain path challenged even experienced climbers.
  • His rugged charm worked on everyone except his mother, who still made him eat his vegetables.

rugged

ADJECTIVE

//ˈrʌɡɪd//

Having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface; characterized by harsh or difficult conditions. Can also describe someone as tough and hardy.

rugged concept
💡 Concept

Having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface; characterized by harsh or difficult conditions. Can also describe someone as tough and hardy.

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free
rugged rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Though the terrain was rugged and his pack was tugged, his companion hugged close!

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈrʌɡɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootrug
Suffix-ged

Origin

From 14th century Scandinavian languages, originally meaning 'roughly haired' or 'shaggy.' Over time, it evolved to describe rough terrain, appearance, or character traits.

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

🎵Rhyme

huggedtuggedmugged

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My phone survived the camping trip thanks to its rugged case - it's tougher than my relationship with vegetables!

The rugged mountain path challenged even experienced climbers.

😄 Fun example

His rugged charm worked on everyone except his mother, who still made him eat his vegetables.

The rugged coastline provided stunning views for photographers.

Sign up free to see all content

Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!

Start for Free

📚Related Words

Synonyms

roughharshtoughrockysturdy

Antonyms

smoothgentle