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:
- temporary
- puny
- enervated
- enervated
- wasted
- emasculated
- debilitated
- enfeebled
- exhausted
- infirm
- temporary
- worn-out
- fragile
- wasted
- crippled
- worn-out
- fragile
- enfeebled
- exhausted
- nonhardy
- incapacitated
- frail
- sensitive
- weakened
- infirm
- frail
- crippled
- unsound
- puny
- vulnerable
- diseased
- vulnerable
- weakened
- susceptible
- sensitive
- nonhardy
- incapacitated
- emasculated
- unsound
- debilitated
- diseased
- susceptible
Synonyms:
- seasoned
- muscular
- inured
- unyielding
- immortal
- stanch
- lusty
- permanent
- virile
- tenacious
- stalwart
- annealed
- brawny
- tempered
- resilient
- sound
- staying
- stable
- fit
- husky
- flourishing
- flinty
- imperishable
- thriving
- leathery
- hale
- staunch
- able-bodied
- prospering
- strapping
- lasting
- fortified
- enduring
- everlasting
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, hardy, tough, strong, hard, healthy,stout, hard-bitten, robust, toughened
worn, worn, weak,soft, tender, soft, delicate, weak, tender, delicate
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.
