1
: having a sharply uneven edge or surface
jagged peaks
2
: having a harsh, rough, or irregular quality
jagged rhythms
jaggedly
adverb
jaggedness
noun
Examples of jagged in a Sentence
jagged pieces of broken glass
it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show
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This plant is recognizable by its characteristic arrangement of leaves growing in groups of three with edges that vary from smooth to jagged.
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Christopher P. Holstege, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
Beads of sweat dripped in jagged lines from Brandis Rogers’ temples and the nape of her neck.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
We were being ushered through the Columbia River Gorge, whose jagged cliffs were thick with evergreen trees and vibrant yellow maples, which contrasted perfectly with the gray-green water below.
—Becky Cooper, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Drivers are getting into the wider bike and AV lanes instead of waiting for the jagged line to cross into the turn lane.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2025
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Christopher P. Holstege, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
Beads of sweat dripped in jagged lines from Brandis Rogers’ temples and the nape of her neck.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
We were being ushered through the Columbia River Gorge, whose jagged cliffs were thick with evergreen trees and vibrant yellow maples, which contrasted perfectly with the gray-green water below.
—Becky Cooper, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Drivers are getting into the wider bike and AV lanes instead of waiting for the jagged line to cross into the turn lane.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for jagged
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jagged. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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jagged
adjective
jag·ged
ˈjag-əd 
: having a sharp uneven edge or surface
jagged mountains
jaggedly
adverb
jaggedness
noun
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