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

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

Iris Law’s piecey pixie is parted to the side, with soft texture and a jagged, wispy bang for some edge. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

In South Africa’s northernmost province, under a cavernous expanse of jagged gray rock, lies a mineral treasure trove that could play a pivotal role in the country’s relationship with global superpowers. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The sheer force of the falls, crashing over jagged cliffs, is hypnotic, drawing millions of visitors each year. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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