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

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

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)

1. having a roughly broken, rocky, hilly, or jagged surface. 2. roughly irregular, heavy, or hard in outline or form: Lincoln's rugged features. 3. (of a face) wrinkled or furrowed. 4. rough, harsh, or severe: a …

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.

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

Jan 2, 2026 · rugged (comparative more rugged, superlative most rugged) Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough. quotations

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 …

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

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 …