jagged

adjective

ˈja-gəd How to pronounce jagged (audio)
Definition of jaggednext
1
as in ragged
having an uneven edge or outline it's going to be hard to repair the jagged tear in the tablecloth so that it doesn't show

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as in uneven
not having a level or smooth surface rode our mountain bikes down the trail's jagged terrain, which made for a bumpy ride

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Recent Examples of jagged The slightest details, or the smallest bits of structure, are what stick out—what can feel like an amorphous ooze of nothingness suddenly snaps into place thanks to a rhythmic rattle or jagged vocal sample. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026 Across Washington and Oregon, jagged walls of blackberry brambles choke out nearly every hiking trail, highway shoulder, and vacant lot in the region. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026 The title character disdains the common folk, and the play’s complicated political discussion and harsh, jagged poetry aren’t what most picnicking playgoers are after. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 An important entry to the New Queer Cinema canon, Kar-wai’s drama is passionate, moody, and deeply evocative, tracing the jagged edges of an on-again, off-again romance in seedy 1990s Buenos Aires. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jagged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jagged
  1. ragged
  2. uneven
  3. broken
  4. rugged
  5. rough
Adjective
  • This leaves ragged and bruised leaf tips behind that quickly turn brown and are more susceptible to disease.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • His hushed, ragged whisper feels suitably weathered, fitting a collection of songs that never are in a hurry.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
Definition of ragged
Adjective
  • Household financial resilience also remains uneven, even when many adults report doing okay or living comfortably.
    — Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • Bowser, who declined to be interviewed for this article, urged the administration to clean up federal parks and fix broken fountains, while pushing back on measures like having police ask for people’s immigration status.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
  • Stopped wearing your favorite pumps because of a broken heel?
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of broken
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  • California is returning a stretch of rugged Mendocino County coast to the Indigenous nations whose ancestors once stewarded its shores.
    — Alex Wigglesworth Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026
  • California is returning a stretch of rugged Mendocino County coast to the Indigenous nations whose ancestors once stewarded its shores.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of rugged
Adjective
  • Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
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