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   rugged

   /ˈrʌɡɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. (of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface: "a rugged coastline" Similar roughunevenbumpyrockystonyirregularpittedbroken upjaggedcraggyprecipitousOpposite smooth
   • ▪ having attractively strong, rough-hewn features (typically used of a man): "he was known for his rugged good looks" Similar well builtburlystrongbig and strongmuscularmusclybrawnystrappingchunkyhuskybroad-shoulderedpowerfully builtmuscle-boundtoughhardyrobuststurdyvigoroushale and heartylustysolidmightyinformal:hunkybeefyhulkingrippedshreddedbuffdated:stalwartliterary:thewystarkstrongcraggyrough-hewnrough-texturedmanlymasculineirregularweather-beatenweatheredOpposite frailweedyskinnydelicatepretty
   • 2. (of clothing, equipment, etc.) strongly made and capable of withstanding rough handling: "the binoculars are compact, lightweight, and rugged" Similar durablerobuststurdystrongstrongly madehard-wearingbuilt to lasttoughresilientOpposite flimsyfragile
   • ▪ having or requiring toughness and determination: "a week of rugged, demanding adventure at an outdoor training centre" Similar austeretoughharshspartanexactingtaxingdemandingdifficulthardarduousrigorousstrenuousonerousuncompromisingunwaveringunflinchingfirmtenaciousdeterminedresoluteOpposite easyineffectualfeeble

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘shaggy’, also (of a horse) ‘rough-coated’): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Swedish rugga ‘roughen’, also with rug.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ruggedly adverb
   • 2. ruggedness noun

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     RUGGED meaning: 1. (of land) wild and not even; not easy to...

   • Znaczenie Rugged, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     RUGGED definicja: 1. (of land) wild and not even; not easy...

   • Rugged: Danish Translation

     rugged - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Rugged Turkish Translation

     RUGGED translate: engebeli, kayalık, set, haşin, kaya gibi...

   • Rugged: French Translation

     RUGGED translate: accidenté/-ée, rude, déchiqueté,...

   • Rugged: Polish Translation

     rugged translate: nieregularny, surowy, skalisty, twardy,...

   • Rugged: German Translation

     rugged translate: zerklüftet, rau. Learn more in the...

   • Rugged: Malay Translation

     rugged translate: tidak rata, kuat. Learn more in the...

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   adjective. sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring. “with a house full of boys you have to have rugged furniture” synonyms: knockabout. suitable for rough use. sturdy, tough. substantially made or constructed. robust. sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction.