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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These geckos live around karst rock formations — terrain shaped by limestone dissolution into caves, crevices and jagged outcrops.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
From Buffalo Grove, the district goes northwest on a jagged path through Mundelein, Fox Lake and into McHenry County.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The sidewalks were already frozen slick early in December, and my body was rigid from the jagged cold.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Kimberley Alpine Resort is surrounded by jagged peaks, and its car-free downtown feels like a snow globe, complete with a quaint look and quiet atmosphere.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
From Buffalo Grove, the district goes northwest on a jagged path through Mundelein, Fox Lake and into McHenry County.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The sidewalks were already frozen slick early in December, and my body was rigid from the jagged cold.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Kimberley Alpine Resort is surrounded by jagged peaks, and its car-free downtown feels like a snow globe, complete with a quaint look and quiet atmosphere.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 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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