jagged

adjective

jag·​ged ˈja-gəd How to pronounce jagged (audio)
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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The Maah Daah Hey Trail runs for 144 miles, offering some of the best exposure to what’s left of the country’s majestic grasslands, plus surprisingly jagged peaks, rugged plateaus, and ample river crossings. Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025 Its alpine-style streets, surrounded by jagged peaks, are lined with breweries and boutique shops. Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 The video — which has since been taken down by the TikToker, who issued an apology — captured his final moments after Miller reached the summit and then had trouble getting his gear bag unstuck on a jagged edge below. Susan Young, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 What thinly passes for a story here is just license to exploit the jagged texture, edges, and imperfections of videotape (the short is set in 1992 and really looks it) and to assault viewers with prolonged glimpses of adolescent distress. A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jagged

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jagged was in 1523

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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jagged. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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jagged

adjective
jag·​ged ˈjag-əd How to pronounce jagged (audio)
: having a sharp uneven edge or surface
jagged mountains
jaggedly adverb
jaggedness noun

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