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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Many of Iceland’s pools are immersed in nature, combining water therapy with dramatic landscapes of jagged mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and lava fields.
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Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Two cars teetered at the jagged edge, their noses tipped skyward, almost frozen in the instant before a plunge.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Marmot Basin Located within Banff’s neighbor, Jasper National Park, there's another stunning resort surrounded by the jagged Rocky Mountains and glaciers.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Navigating westward, the famous Faraglioni of Palmarola is a series of jagged rock formations, of which the best known is the Faraglione di Mezzogiorno.
—Micol Passariello, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Two cars teetered at the jagged edge, their noses tipped skyward, almost frozen in the instant before a plunge.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Marmot Basin Located within Banff’s neighbor, Jasper National Park, there's another stunning resort surrounded by the jagged Rocky Mountains and glaciers.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Navigating westward, the famous Faraglioni of Palmarola is a series of jagged rock formations, of which the best known is the Faraglione di Mezzogiorno.
—Micol Passariello, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jagged. Accessed 11 Mar. 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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