jagged

adjective

jag·​ged ˈja-gəd 

1

: having a sharply uneven edge or surface

jagged peaks

2

: having a harsh, rough, or irregular quality

jagged rhythms

jaggedly adverb

jaggedness noun

Synonyms of jagged

• ragged
• broken

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

Recent Examples on the Web

McMau maintains a level of jagged authenticity that implies there might well be a threat around every corner for both of his characters. —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026

In a vast stony tract of desert a three-hour drive south of Cairo, tucked between jagged black mountains and the glittering Gulf of Suez, a group of Chinese engineers is quietly rewiring Egypt’s energy strategy. —Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Volunteers helped sift through the splintered wood and jagged metal, and cleanup crews were clearing limbs from roads. —Kendrick Calfee updated April 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026

Across the jagged volcanic landscape of spontaneous eruptions and tumbling detritus, a space of relative calm will invariably open up. —Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for jagged

• bagged
• bragged
• dragged
• flagged
• gagged
• lagged
• nagged
• sagged
• snagged
• tagged
• wagged

Kids Definition

jagged

adjective

jag·​ged ˈjag-əd 

: having a sharp uneven edge or surface

jagged mountains

jaggedly adverb

jaggedness noun