MEANING
Having rough, uneven terrain that is difficult to cross.
Use it for
Broken uplands, rough coastlines, and difficult outdoor routes.Compress large-scale obstacles into a terrain description.
Words that belong together
- rugged coast
- rugged terrain
- rugged mountains
On the page
The map hid how rugged the valley really was.
A rugged coast replaced the long sandy beaches.
They chose a longer route around the most rugged terrain.
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Word forms
- Base
- rugged
Usage notes
Primary category: environment. Usually large-scale landform roughness, not just a grainy surface; other senses concern sturdiness or toughness. Comparative: more rugged; superlative: most rugged. Derived: ruggedness.
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