jagged

adjective

jag·​ged ˈja-gəd How to pronounce jagged (audio)
Synonyms of jagged
1
: having a sharply uneven edge or surface
jagged peaks
2
: having a harsh, rough, or irregular quality
jagged rhythms
jaggedly adverb
jaggedness noun

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jagged pieces of broken glass it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show
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Free of armored men and anchors, the ship slipped over the jagged rocks. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Why does Orange County have so many families living on the jagged edges of the local economy? — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026 The tempo is jagged and slow, and O’Farrill only teases out the melody throughout as if to question the jubilance of the original. — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 Located in Florina, in northwestern Greece, the region lies on a high plateau ringed by jagged peaks, with freshwater lakes below. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jagged

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of jagged was in 1523

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jagged

adjective
jag·​ged ˈjag-əd How to pronounce jagged (audio)
: having a sharp uneven edge or surface
jagged mountains
jaggedly adverb
jaggedness noun

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