rugged implies irregularity or roughness of land surface and connotes difficulty of travel.

rugged adjective (UNEVEN) (of land) uneven and wild; not easy to travel over: rugged terrain / cliffs (Definition of rugged from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

If you describe someone's character as rugged, you mean that they are strong and determined, and have the ability to cope with difficult situations.

RUGGED definition: having a roughly broken, rocky, hilly, or jagged surface. See examples of rugged used in a sentence.

Define rugged. rugged synonyms, rugged pronunciation, rugged translation, English dictionary definition of rugged. adj. 1. Having a rough irregular surface: rugged terrain. 2. Having strong features marked …

Definition of rugged adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Terrain that is broken and uneven is called rugged. If you want an easy hike, you should stay away from the rugged coastline. That rocky shoreline is definitely for the more experienced hikers. The same …

having a roughly broken or jagged surface: a rugged mountain. roughly irregular or hard in form, as by having wrinkles: a man's rugged features. rough, harsh, or severe: a rugged life. capable of lasting …

Mar 4, 2025 · rugged (comparative more rugged, superlative most rugged) Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough. quotations

RUGGED meaning: 1 : having a rough, uneven surface; 2 : having rough but attractive features