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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His speaking voice is just as deep and jagged.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
His speaking voice is just as deep and jagged.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
As the plane began its descent, 100 shades of blue came into focus with jagged green peaks looming in the center.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Wet Leg had jagged one-liners as good as their jagged songs.
—Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 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 9 Jan. 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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