Entry Word: rugged

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure <a rugged construction that survived for hundreds of years> — see hardy 1
2 difficult to endure <rugged conditions that every polar explorer had to endure> — see harsh 1
3 harsh and threatening in manner or appearance <the warriorʼs rugged features frightened the child> — see grim 1
4 having muscles capable of exerting great physical force <a rugged athlete whoʼs competing in weight lifting in the Olympics> — see strong 1
5 not having a level or smooth surface <rugged terrain> — see uneven 1