Main Entry: rug·ged

Pronunciation: \ˈrə-gəd\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle English *rug

Date: 14th century

1 obsolete : shaggy, hairy
2 : having a rough uneven surface : jagged <rugged mountains>
3 : turbulent, stormy <rugged weather>
4 a : seamed with wrinkles and furrows : weathered —used of a human face b : showing facial signs of strength <rugged good looks>
5 a : austere, stern b : coarse, rude c : rough and strong in character
6 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>

synonyms see rough

— rug·ged·ly adverb

— rug·ged·ness noun