jagged

adjective

ˈja-gəd How to pronounce jagged (audio)
Definition of jaggednext
1
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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2
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 Virunga Lodge is a rustic hilltop retreat with ten suites (or bandas), half overlooking stunning Lake Burera, the other with sweeping views of Rwanda's jagged volcanic peaks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 This jagged microscopic debris, easily dispersed by meteorite impacts and rocket exhaust, is corrosive, abrasive and adhesive. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 These edges can therefore appear jagged or stair-stepped, an effect called aliasing. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026 Video filmed by Tubasi’s son and shared with CNN shows debris scattered on the floor, doors and appliances smashed and walls left with large, jagged holes. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jagged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jagged
  1. ragged
  2. uneven
  3. broken
  4. rugged
  5. rough
Adjective
  • The girl’s nails were ragged from biting, and Zhanna struggled to balance her daughter’s grief alongside her own.
    — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Until the late 1970s, when the Sandinistas were still a ragged, left-wing guerrilla movement, the United States provided guns, money and military training to the right-wing political dynasty that ruled Nicaragua with an iron fist.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ragged
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  • Rising case rates in women under 50, new federal rules on breast density notification and the uneven rollout of 3D mammography are reshaping when and how women get screened.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Grass, uneven ground, tiny puddles, and random objects can become major obstacles when the machine is barely taller than them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • She was treated at hospitals in Ramallah and Israel for lacerations across her body, a broken rib and four broken vertebrae.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The desire to move—even to move the broken ankle itself—became, at times, overwhelming.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of broken
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  • Christened Invision, the 328-footer is designed as a rugged, bluewater cruiser with a superyacht’s style, comfort, and finish.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Mage was ready to overlook anything—the minuscule bedrooms, the historical restrictions, the rugged location that puts it at a high fire risk—for the light.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rugged
Adjective
  • The Dallas Cowboys are bringing former NFL coach Mike Pettine out of retirement to serve as a senior assistant to defensive coordinator Christian Parker, whose debut in his new position is off to a rough start.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The Tampa Bay Rays are staring down a rough start to the American League Championship Series.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Jagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jagged. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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