jagged

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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

jagged

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past tense and past participle of jag entry 3

jaggedness

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noun

jag·​ged·​ness

-gə̇dnə̇s

plural -es

: the quality or state of being jagged

Synonyms of jagged

Adjective

• ragged
• broken

Examples of jagged in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

The jagged edges of the lower bowl almost spotlight the playing field like center stage. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The soaring A-frame bar is the architectural showpiece, its timber ceiling echoing the jagged silhouette of the Brenta Dolomites beyond. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Bunker Is a Crushing Disappointment Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz can’t save this shallow, cliché-riddled study of class posing as a jagged domestic drama. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

As the sneaker’s nickname suggests, a dark green is the highlight color, filling in the jagged midsole, Jumpman badge and suede heel hit. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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