Word Meaning

rugged definition and meaning

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.
n. Not neat or regular; uneven.
n. Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy.
n. Harsh; hard; crabbed; austere; -- said of temper, character, and the like, or of persons.
n. Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous; rude.
n. Rough to the ear; harsh; grating; -- said of sound, style, and the like.
n. Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled; -- said of looks, etc.
n. Violent; rude; boisterrous; -- said of conduct, manners, etc.
n. Vigorous; robust; hardy; -- said of health, physique, etc.

Crossword clues for rugged

- Difficult of passage
- Rocky or steep
- Tough