rugged (Meaning)
rugged (a)
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
rugged (s)
topographically very uneven
very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
rugged (n.)
Full of asperities on the surface; broken into sharp or irregular points, or otherwise uneven; not smooth; rough; as, a rugged mountain; a rugged road.
Not neat or regular; uneven.
Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy.
Harsh; hard; crabbed; austere; -- said of temper, character, and the like, or of persons.
Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous; rude.
Rough to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, style, and the like.
Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled; -- said of looks, etc.
Violent; rude; boisterrous; -- said of conduct, manners, etc.
Vigorous; robust; hardy; -- said of health, physique, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rugged
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- emasculated
- sensitive
- vulnerable
- diseased
- vulnerable
- weakened
- enervated
- frail
- nonhardy
- unsound
- puny
- frail
- wasted
- exhausted
- wasted
- crippled
- emasculated
- incapacitated
- worn-out
- exhausted
- sensitive
- debilitated
- diseased
- fragile
- enervated
- temporary
- enfeebled
- unsound
- temporary
- infirm
- worn-out
- crippled
- susceptible
- puny
- nonhardy
- weakened
- infirm
- fragile
- susceptible
- enfeebled
- incapacitated
- debilitated
Synonyms:
- flourishing
- husky
- permanent
- imperishable
- immortal
- seasoned
- leathery
- stable
- resilient
- virile
- muscular
- staying
- fortified
- lasting
- strapping
- hale
- sound
- tempered
- annealed
- able-bodied
- fit
- unyielding
- stanch
- brawny
- staunch
- everlasting
- lusty
- tenacious
- inured
- flinty
- enduring
- prospering
- stalwart
- thriving
Antonyms:
rugged Sentence Examples
- The rugged coastline was sculpted by relentless waves and wind.
- The rugged terrain presented a formidable challenge for hikers.
- The old mountain man lived in a rugged cabin nestled in the wilderness.
- The rugged Jeep navigated the treacherous off-road path with ease.
- The rugged exterior of the fortress defied invaders for centuries.
- The rugged texture of the burlap bag provided a sturdy grip.
- The rugged face of the prospector bore the marks of a life well-traveled.
- The rugged wilderness stretched out before them, promising adventure.
- The rugged path was strewn with obstacles, but they persevered.
- The rugged beauty of the landscape inspired awe and respect.
FAQs About the word rugged
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring, having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface, topographically ver
sturdy, strong, tough, hardy, hard-bitten,stout, vigorous, durable, hardened, healthy
weak, delicate, worn, soft, delicate, weak, tender, worn, tender,soft
The rugged coastline was sculpted by relentless waves and wind.
The rugged terrain presented a formidable challenge for hikers.
The old mountain man lived in a rugged cabin nestled in the wilderness.
The rugged Jeep navigated the treacherous off-road path with ease.
