JAGGED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

jagged

adjective

ˈja-gəd

Definition of jagged

as in ragged

having an uneven edge or outline it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show

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as in uneven

not having a level or smooth surface rode our mountain bikes down the trail's jagged terrain, which made for a bumpy ride

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Recent Examples of jagged Marianne Dashwood Esmé Creed-Miles Esmé Creed-Miles’ Marianne has a jagged edge to her that tells us that she’s just getting started. — Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2026 The trace of bone plates’ fusion remains in jagged lines like black lightning. — Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026 Furthermore, the whiskers are in front, preventing the drone from detecting sideways obstacles like random jagged branches in a forest. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Past albums have varied between melodic indie rock, jagged art rock, and even flirtations with hardcore. — Brendan Hay, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jagged

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Adjective

On his second lap at Monza, Antonelli went past the ragged edge.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
While a commercial transatlantic flight would have left me feeling tired and ragged, my body barely registered the six-hour journey.

— Debra Kamin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of ragged

Adjective

The Hilltoppers recently got a boost to their secondary when star senior cornerback Bryce Ellens returned from a broken collarbone.

— Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
His weary voice, describing with sympathy what this solitary, hungry rover is going through, details a broken relationship between human and beast, but more keenly and traumatically, between humans and humans.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of broken

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For more experienced hikers seeking extremes, the Backcountry Trail is a rugged seven-mile trek with steep grades passing primitive campsites, perfect for spending the night underneath the stars.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
And as an appropriate choice for such a rugged rendering, the entirety of the Goadome is rendered in black.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of rugged

Adjective

An Australian man survived more than two months lost at sea in 2023 with his dog Bella after rough seas damaged their boat and its electronics system.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
However, neither rating guarantees that a folding screen or hinge will survive years of rough treatment.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of rough

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