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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Free of armored men and anchors, the ship slipped over the jagged rocks.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The jagged peaks, white-sand beaches, fishing villages and long summer nights of the Lofoten Islands deliver one of Scandinavia’s most spectacular travel experiences.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Infante reported in 2024 that Smith was to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars’ and Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie classes to offer mentorship and candid insights about his own jagged trail.
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Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Port Townsend The breathtaking views and opportunities to see local wildlife like orcas are reason enough to visit Port Townsend, which juts out into the whale-rich waters of the Puget Sound, with jagged mountains slicing the horizon.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The jagged peaks, white-sand beaches, fishing villages and long summer nights of the Lofoten Islands deliver one of Scandinavia’s most spectacular travel experiences.
—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Infante reported in 2024 that Smith was to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars’ and Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie classes to offer mentorship and candid insights about his own jagged trail.
—
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Port Townsend The breathtaking views and opportunities to see local wildlife like orcas are reason enough to visit Port Townsend, which juts out into the whale-rich waters of the Puget Sound, with jagged mountains slicing the horizon.
—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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 28 Jun. 2026.
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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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