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TOEFL BNC: 9918 COCA: 6996

rugged

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
rugged /ˈrʌgəd/ adjective
rugged
/ˈrʌgəd/
adjective
Learner's definition of RUGGED
: having a rough, uneven surface(表面)粗糙的,崎岖不平的
of a man's face : having rough but attractive features(男人的脸)布满皱纹但有魅力的
: strong and determined强健而坚毅的
: made to be strong and tough牢固的;结实的
: involving great difficulties or challenges : testing your physical, mental, or moral strength艰难的;严酷的;恶劣的

— ruggedly

adverb

— ruggedness

noun [noncount]
TOEFL BNC: 9918 COCA: 6996

rugged

adjective

rug·​ged ˈrə-gəd How to pronounce rugged (audio)
1
: having a rough uneven surface : jagged
rugged mountains
2
a
: seamed with wrinkles and furrows : weathered
used of a human face
b
: showing facial signs of strength
rugged good looks
3
a
: presenting a severe test of ability, stamina, or resolution
b
: strongly built or constituted : robust
those that survive are stalwart, rugged men L. D. Stamp
4
a
: rough and strong in character
b
c
5
: turbulent, stormy
rugged weather
6
obsolete : shaggy, hairy
ruggedly adverb
ruggedness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for rugged

rough, harsh, uneven, rugged, scabrous mean not smooth or even.

rough implies points, bristles, ridges, or projections on the surface.

a rough wooden board

harsh implies a surface or texture distinctly unpleasant to the touch.

a harsh fabric that chafes the skin

uneven implies a lack of uniformity in height, breadth, or quality.

an old house with uneven floors

rugged implies irregularity or roughness of land surface and connotes difficulty of travel.

a rugged landscape

scabrous implies scaliness or prickliness of surface.

a scabrous leaf

Example Sentences

the rugged surface of the moon She did a painting of the region's rugged coastline. People are attracted to his rugged good looks. I admire her rugged individualism.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle English *rug

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6

Time Traveler
The first known use of rugged was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 9918 COCA: 6996

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