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rug·ged Listen to audio/ˈrʌgəd/ adjective
1 : having a rough, uneven surface
the rugged surface of the moon She did a painting of the region's rugged coastline.
2 of a man's face : having rough but attractive features
People are attracted to his rugged good looks.
3 : strong and determined
rugged pioneers I admire her rugged individualism.
4 : made to be strong and tough
The chair is made of rugged plastic. The fabric is lightweight but rugged.
5 : involving great difficulties or challenges : testing your physical, mental, or moral strength
a long and rugged winter a rugged climb to the top of the mountain the rugged life of a sailor
— rug·ged·ly adverb
a ruggedly handsome man
— rug·ged·ness noun [noncount]
the ruggedness of the terrain

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